Name Released in Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision

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This article is related to a previous incident: Vehicle vs Pedestrian, North Ave & 28 3/4 Rd

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A 63-year-old local woman died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in a roadway earlier this week, according to the Mesa County Coroner’s Office.

Tammy Turner, a resident of Grand Junction, was involved in the incident on July 15, 2025, near the intersection of 28 3/4 Road and North Avenue. She sustained injuries from the collision and was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The coroner’s office confirmed that her death resulted from the injuries inflicted by the vehicle.

The Grand Junction Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.

* Original article has been updated to reflect the correct age and gender of the victim.