St. Ambrose student killed in pedestrian accident

Police have said that alcohol may be a factor in the pedestrian accident that killed 20-year-old woman from St. Ambrose on Sunday morning.

Authorities are waiting for toxicology reports to determine whether both pedestrian and driver had consumed alcohol before the accident. A 36-year-old man hit the woman as she crossed at the intersection of Locust and Gaines.

All that knew that woman described her a vibrant and fun. The crash remains under investigation at this time.

Car accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the young woman during this difficult time.