HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, Jan. 26: On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Dauphin County Coroner's Office ruled the manner of death in this case a suicide.
Both video and eyewitness evidence at this time indicates that the woman intentionally entered the roadway and laid down in front of traffic, according to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.
Harrisburg police are still searching for additional witnesses. Anyone with information has been asked to contact a member of the Traffic Safety Unit at 717-558-6900.
Previously: The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian last night.
A woman walking in the eastbound lanes of the 1600 block of State Street in Harrisburg was allegedly struck by multiple vehicles and later died from her injuries.
Police say they arrived at the scene of the incident around 6 p.m. on Jan. 24. The woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where she later died.
Officers reportedly interviewed the drivers of the striking vehicles, and the Harrisburg Police Traffic Safety Unit's investigation is ongoing at this time.
