ROME, Ga. — The Rome community is mourning the death of Sandra Lee Fincher, 70, who was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Shorter Avenue.
According to the Rome Police Department, the fatal pedestrian crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on September 22, 2026, in the 1900 block of Shorter Avenue. Fincher, a Rome resident, was walking in the area when she was hit by a white passenger vehicle. She died at the scene from injuries suffered in the collision.
What Happened to Sandra Lee Fincher?
The crash brought emergency and law enforcement personnel to Shorter Avenue as authorities began investigating what happened.
Police said Fincher was struck by a white passenger vehicle. Investigators have not publicly provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the collision.
The driver’s identity had not been released in the information provided, and authorities had not announced whether charges would be filed.
Rome Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Members of the Rome Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team and Traffic Unit responded to the scene.
Investigators processed evidence and worked to determine how the collision occurred. Their work caused periodic traffic delays along Shorter Avenue while the scene was being examined.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details could be released as authorities continue reviewing the crash.
Police Search for Sandra Fincher’s Family
Following Fincher’s death, the Floyd County Coroner’s Office asked the Rome Police Department for help locating her next of kin.
Police appealed to anyone who could assist authorities in contacting Fincher’s relatives to come forward.
Although Fincher had been identified, authorities were still working to formally notify her family.
Cause of the Crash Remains Under Investigation
Police have not released a detailed explanation of what caused the pedestrian collision.
The circumstances surrounding the crash, including the actions of the driver and the events immediately before Fincher was struck, remain part of the investigation.
No charges had been announced in the information provided for this report.
Remembering Sandra Lee Fincher
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