A Vidalia woman died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 280 near East First Street.
Police identified the victim as 45-year-old Melissa Foskey.
According to a statement released by the Vidalia Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 8:42 p.m. Emergency responders treated Foskey at the scene before transporting her to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the driver of the vehicle was a 39-year-old man Vidalia man. No details about the cause of the crash or whether charges will be filed have been released.
Just the Facts:
• The incident occurred on Nov. 29, 2024, at 8:42 p.m.
• The location of the collision was Highway 280 near 901 East First Street in Vidalia.
• The pedestrian, Melissa Foskey, was transported to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and died of her injuries.
Investigation Ongoing: The Georgia State Patrol Post 18, based in Reidsville, is conducting the investigation. Authorities have not provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Community Information: Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Georgia State Patrol Post 18 at (912) 557-7778 or the Vidalia Police Department at (912) 537-4123.