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Shiprock Woman Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle On US 64

Authorities say a Shiprock woman who was running down a highway is dead after being struck by a vehicle.

San Juan County Sheriff's officials identified the woman as 26-year-old Ashlynn Keeswood.

They say a deputy was patrolling U.S. 64 early Wednesday when he saw a truck stopped by the side of the road and a woman who appeared to be intoxicated and upset.

The deputy calmed her down and had her stand behind the truck while he talked to the driver.

The woman then ran off and was fatally struck by a vehicle on an unlit portion of U.S. 64 west of Kirtland.

Sheriff's officials say the driver was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license, but isn't considered at fault for striking the pedestrian.

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