Franklin woman, 78, dies after being struck near her home

Toni Bryant

Toni Bryant

A Franklin woman has died after she was struck crossing the street Saturday night in front of her house, according to Franklin police.

Toni Bryant, 78, of Deardorff Road, died after being transported to a hospital, Franklin police said this morning.

The initial investigation revealed a vehicle traveling south on Deardoff Road hit the woman about 8 p.m. between Second Street and Virginia Avenue, police said. Franklin police and fire and EMS responded to the accident.

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She was taken to Atrium Medical Center in Middletown and flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton in critical condition.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Franklin Police Department at 937-746-2882 or call its 1TIP hotline at 937-743-1TIP (1847).

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