FRANKLIN

A pedestrian who was reportedly struck by a driver at the intersection of Armory and College drives has been airlifted to a regional hospital. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 this morning, Aug. 28.

Virginia State Police are investigating the scene with assistance from Franklin Police.

A man who identified himself as the brother of the victim, said to The Tidewater News that he was told she was crossing the street to go to the Rite-Aid at one corner of the intersection when she was hit by the as-yet unidentified driver.

The Tidewater News will provide updates as they become available.