DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A woman was killed in a pedestrian crash early Thursday in Daytona Beach.
- Woman killed in pedestrian crash
- Authorities said the woman was struck by a city vehicle
- Crash happened at Main St., Atlantic Avenue
Investigators say they believe the homeless woman — 34-year-old Dawn Klenk — was lying in the street at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Main Street around 3 p.m. Thursday, when a city utility truck driver ran over her.
Officials said the driver initially did not remain at the scene, but he was later tracked down. Police say the driver – who’s not been identified – likely didn’t even realize he had hit the woman.
“It’s possible the victim was in the street, had fell prior to that, or was intoxicated from what we’re hearing from witness reports,” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri.
The driver will likely not face charges, the Daytona Beach Police Chief says.
“Based on everything I’m looking at and what the investigators are looking at, I do not think the driver knew he had hit somebody,” said Capri.
Chief Capri says it appears this was an unfortunate accident.
“... let’s keep her family in our thoughts and prayers,” said Capri. “It’s a tragedy.”
The southbound lanes of Atlantic Avenue were briefly closed after the crash.
Police say the driver is on administrative leave, which they say is standard procedure after an accident.
Reporter Jeff Allen contributed to this report.