FLORENCE, Ky. (WXIX) - A Northern Kentucky woman is dead after a vehicle hit her Friday evening in Florence.

The collision happened on Turfway Road near Drexel Avenue at 7:56 p.m.

Edith Obeng, 53, was walking on Turfway Road when she tried to cross the street and was hit by a Chevy Cruz traveling westbound in the right lane, according to Florence police.

Florence EMS transported Obeng to St. Elizabeth Hospital where she later died from her injuries.

The driver of the Chevy Cruz did not sustain any injuries and cooperated with police during the investigation.

Officers say they do not expect to file any charges.

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