A 70-year-old West Rome woman was killed Tuesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Shorter Avenue. According to police, Sandra Fincher was using a walker when she was hit by a white passenger car shortly before 7 a.m. in the 1900 block of Shorter Avenue.
The crash occurred near Burnett Ferry Road as commuters were traveling through the area. Emergency crews and investigators temporarily blocked traffic in both directions while police worked the scene.
The roadway was reopened by approximately 9:45 a.m.
No charges have been filed against the driver at this time.
