Pedestrian allegedly hit, killed by ambulance in Elyria

Celeste Houmard

May 15, 2024 at 12:59 PM

ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – Elyria police are investigating a fatal crash after a pedestrian was allegedly hit and killed by an ambulance on Monday.

According to a press release from the Elyria Police Department, officers were called to the area of 310 East Avenue just after 3 p.m.

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The crash involved a Lifecare Ambulance and a pedestrian, later identified as 74-year-old Carol Pitzer.

This crash is currently under investigation.

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Police ask that anyone with information call Sgt. Aaron Varga at (440) 326-1308.

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