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Police in Elyria investigating fatal accident involving pedestrian, ambulance

The incident involving the pedestrian and a LifeCare ambulance happened outside the Riverview Plaza apartments on East Avenue in Elyria.

ELYRIA, Ohio — The Elyria Police Department is investigating a "fatal vehicle accident" involving a pedestrian and an ambulance.

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According to a news release, officers were called at 3:03 p.m. Monday for the accident that happened at 310 East Avenue, which is the address for the Riverview Plaza apartments. 

The fatal accident involved a Lifecare Ambulance and a pedestrian, according to Elyria Police Captain Phillip Hammonds.

The victim has since been identified as 74-year-old Carol Pitzer of Elyria.

"Officers are actively investigating the accident," Hammonds added.

Anyone with any information about this accident is asked to contact Elyria Police Sgt. Aaron Varga at (440) 326-1308 or varga@cityofelyria.org. You may also submit an anonymous tip by texting TIPELYRIA and your tip to 84741.

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