SALINA—Loved ones have established an online fundraiser to assist the family of a Salina woman identified as 41-year-old Audrey Rutherford who died in pedestrian accident Oct. 7 in Salina.
Click here to view the fundraiser.
Rutherford's sister-in law established the fundraiser and wrote, "Rutherford leaves behind her beloved husband and four daughters. The youngest is only 7. Right now, the family is devastated and feels lost as they try to face this sudden loss."
"The funds raised will help cover her cremation costs and medical bills, easing some of the immediate financial burden on her family during this painful time.If you are able to give, any amount would mean so much. Please also consider sharing this fundraiser to help support her husband and girls as they mourn and navigate the days ahead."
According to Salina police, a 2000 Chevy Tahoe driven by a juvenile was stopped on Elm Street, westbound, waiting to turn south on 9th Street. At the same time the pedestrian, identified as Rutherford waited to cross 9th Street along the south side of Elm in the crosswalk, according to the media release.
When the light for Elm Street turned green and the pedestrian walk light changed both proceeded. The SUV struck Rutherford.
Saline Fire and EMS transported Rutherford to Salina Regional Health Center where she later died from her injuries. The name of the driver and the details of issued citations were not be released due to the age of the driver, according to police.