Woman killed in Madison Twp. pedestrian strike

A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Madison Twp. Saturday night as she was crossing Ohio 122 near the Madison Inn, according to reports.

A medical helicopter responded and officials shut down Madison Twp. Community Park for the landing, however the victim, who has not been identified, was reportedly declared dead before she was transported to a hospital.

Jennifer Collins, a witness to the incident, told the Journal-News the woman parked across the street from the Madison Inn before a tow truck arrived and began to tow vehicles. The victim was struck as she ran across the street to retrieve her vehicle. Collins said the vehicle was not speeding when it struck the victim.

Collins and a few other people stayed with the victim until help arrived.

Medics arrived on the scene and began CPR.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident.

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