FLORENCE, Ky. — A routine Friday evening turned tragic when **53-year-old Edith Obeng** was struck and killed while crossing the road in Florence. The fatal crash occurred around **7:56 p.m.** on **Turfway Road**, just west of **Drexel Avenue**, an area known for its heavy traffic and limited pedestrian crossings.
According to the **Florence Police Department**, Obeng was attempting to cross the westbound lanes when a **Chevy Cruze**, traveling in the right lane, struck her. The impact threw her several feet onto the roadway. Witnesses immediately called 911, and officers and paramedics arrived within minutes. Obeng was transported to **St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital**, where she was
pronounced dead shortly after arrival** despite emergency life-saving efforts.Police confirmed that the **driver of the Chevy Cruze remained at the scene** and fully cooperated with investigators. The driver, who was not injured, showed no signs of impairment, and early findings suggest that **speed or distraction were not major factors**. Based on preliminary evidence, authorities said
no criminal charges are expected**, though the final crash report will be reviewed by the Boone County Attorney’s Office.Residents of the area say the stretch of Turfway Road where the crash occurred can be dangerous for pedestrians, especially after dark. Several community members have since called for improved lighting and clearer crosswalks to help prevent similar tragedies.
Friends and neighbors describe **Edith Obeng** as a kind and humble woman who loved her family deeply and worked hard to make a better life for those around her. As news of her passing spread, loved ones gathered to light candles near the crash site, leaving flowers and prayers in her memory.The Florence Police Department continues to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the collision as the community mourns the sudden loss of **Edith Obeng**
