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Friends and family host vigil for woman hit by pickup truck in Isle of Wight County

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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. - A woman was killed after being struck by a truck Saturday evening.

Virginia State Police were called to investigate the incident around 10:22 p.m.

The incident occurred in Carrollton Blvd. at the intersection of Whippingham Parkway.

Police say Anne Marie Pruitt, 33, was attempting to cross the road when she was struck by a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.

Pruitt was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Police say the incident was not a hit and run and no suspects are being sought after. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado will not be charged.

According to police, alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.