VERMILION TWP — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-skip crash that occurred early Sunday morning on State Route 2 near State Route 60 in Vermilion Township.
According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 3:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of SR 2 between the Erie-Lorain county line and SR 60. Investigators say a 57-year-old Lorain woman was struck and killed.
Emergency responders from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Vermilion Police Department, and Vermilion Township Fire Department were on scene. At this time, authorities are still working to identify the driver involved.
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area around that time, or anyone who may have information, to contact the Erie County Detective Bureau at 419-627-7553 or email Detective Matt Green at mgreen@eriecounty.oh.gov. Witnesses can also text Detective Green at 419-975-2055.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.