Gadsden Teenager Struck and Killed by SUV

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An Etowah County teenager was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured Friday night.

According to the website al.com, Etowah County Coroner Michael Head said 15 year old Justice Garrett was struck by an SUV just after 8:00pm on Tidmore Bend Road.

She died approximately two hours later at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Authorities say they do not suspect alcohol or foul play to have been a factor – adding that it was simply a tragic accident.

The incident does remain under investigation.

(al.com/www.al.com)

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