Sandra Williams, 59, was killed Saturday evening when she was struck by a car on the
“Backstreet” in downtown Charlotte Amalie, the V.I. Police reported.
According to the police, at 9:15 p.m. the 911 dispatcher was notified of a hit and run incident in Charlotte Amalie.
Williams had been known to frequent the market square area, police said. Her current residence is unknown.
Officers of the Traffic Bureau are investigating the incident and asked anyone with any knowledge of this incident to contact the VIPD at 340-774-2211 ext. 5617, the Major Crime Unit at 340-714-9830 or the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-714-9807.
Deputy Chief David Cannonier urged the community to exercise caution on the roads.
“Please be careful and be mindful and aware of pedestrians when operating your motor vehicles,” Cannonier said.
