Pedestrian dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle at Clinton Parkway and Lawrence Avenue

A Lawrence woman has died from injuries she suffered last month in a vehicle-pedestrian accident, the Lawrence Police Department said Sunday.

The department announced on social media that Tamara Kearney, 62, of Lawrence, died Saturday of injuries from a July 29 accident. The police department did not identify Kearney in earlier statements released on the accident.

According to the statement, Kearney was struck by a moving vehicle while attempting to cross the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lawrence Avenue with her service dog. Kearney was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The service dog had only minor injuries.

Police are still investigating the incident, according to the statement.

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