Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-65 North in Robertson County

ROBERTSON CO., Tenn. (WTVF) — A pedestrian was killed after being struck multiple times on I-65 North in Robertson County.

The incident happened near the New Hall Road overpass just after 7 p.m. Monday. The area was closed for some time, but has since reopened.

According to officials, a Chevrolet Colorado was traveling north on I-65 when 49-year-old Wishanda Shurn attempted to cross the interstate after being involved in a previous crash.

The vehicle struck the pedestrian in the roadway and came to a controlled rest on the left shoulder.

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