Dawn Marie Teague Death – A tragic incident unfolded in Kokomo, where a woman from Minnesota lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while crossing US 931. The victim, identified as Dawn Marie Teague, a 38-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., was walking along the west side of US 931, just south of Lincoln Road, on the evening of Wednesday. Reports indicate that she was struck by the driver of an SUV while traversing the roadway. Despite the prompt arrival of Howard County EMS crews, Teague was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to accounts from the Kokomo Police Department (KPD), officers were initially responding to another traffic collision around 10:15 p.m. in the vicinity of US 931 and Lincoln Road when they received reports of a pedestrian being hit nearby. Responding swiftly, KPD officers rushed to the intersection and discovered Teague lying on the road.
Preliminary investigations into the incident suggest that Teague was crossing US 931 in an unspecified direction and was last observed utilizing her phone while walking along the east side of the road prior to the collision. Subsequently, she was struck by a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, resulting in fatal injuries.
The driver of the SUV involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement officials. Additionally, as a standard procedure, the driver underwent a blood draw to ascertain whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
The ongoing investigation into the crash is being jointly conducted by the Kokomo Police Department and the Howard County Coroner’s Office. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information regarding the collision to come forward and assist with the investigation. KPD Officer Michael Riley can be contacted at (765) 456-7600 ext. #8436 for this purpose.
As of now, no further details pertaining to the incident have been disclosed.
In summary, the tragic death of Dawn Marie Teague underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on busy roadways. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation aim to determine the circumstances leading to this fatal collision and bring closure to the victim’s family and loved ones.