UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Authorities have confirmed that a woman who was struck by a vehicle earlier this week in a grocery store parking lot has died from her injuries. The Union Township Police Department identified the victim as 72-year-old Nancy Turer of Cincinnati.
The incident occurred late Tuesday morning in the parking lot of the Kroger located on Ohio Pike. At approximately 11:15 a.m., emergency dispatchers received reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. Police officers and medical crews responded immediately, rushing to the scene to provide aid.
First responders discovered Turer injured on the ground and quickly began life-saving measures before transporting her to a nearby hospital. Despite urgent medical efforts, officials later confirmed that she succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash. News of her passing has shaken the community, particularly because the incident occurred in a setting many consider routine and safe.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that impairment did not play a role in the crash. Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs appear to have been factors. However, investigators are continuing to review the circumstances, including the driver’s actions and the conditions of the parking lot at the time of the collision. Officials have not yet disclosed whether the driver was entering or exiting the lot when the accident occurred.
The Union Township Police Department has not indicated if any charges or citations will follow, emphasizing that the case remains active. Witness statements, vehicle evidence, and surveillance footage from the Kroger parking lot are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Police say updates will be released once further details are confirmed.
Turer’s death highlights the dangers that pedestrians face even in everyday environments such as shopping centers. Parking lots, while familiar, can pose significant risks as vehicles and foot traffic converge in close spaces. The tragedy has prompted reminders about the importance of pedestrian awareness and driver caution in busy public areas. As Union Township residents mourn the sudden loss of a 72-year-old woman who was simply going about her daily routine, investigators continue their work to bring clarity and closure to the case.