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MANSFIELD, PA – (UPDATE) A section of West Wellsboro Street (Route 6) was closed down for nearly 2 hours after a Mansfield woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Friday evening, January 26, 2024, around 7:17 PM in Mansfield Borough.

Mansfield Borough Police, Mansfield fire and EMS, as well as Pennsylvania State Police and Mansfield University Campus Police responded to 33 West Wellsboro Street where a woman was struck by a vehicle in front of Sara Jo’s Stop ‘N Go (Subway/Gas Station).

Mansfield Borough Police were first on scene and were providing care to the patient. Mansfield fire and EMS personnel were next to arrive as CPR was already started on the female victim.

A medical helicopter was requested immediately, however, all helicopters declined due to weather as rain was falling across the area at the time of the incident.

Although those on scene tried to resuscitate the woman, she passed away due to the injuries she suffered in the accident. The coroner was called in by 7:35 PM.

The driver was not injured in the accident and the vehicle had a PA license plate on it.

Both lanes of West Wellsboro Street were reopened to traffic around 9:14 PM, as all remaining fire and police units were cleared to return back to their stations, with a heavy heart.

Mansfield Borough Police nor Pennsylvania State Police have released any information on this tragic pedestrian accident.

According to family, Amy Mattison of Tioga View Apartments lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in this tragic incident.

It was nearly five months ago, that Amy’s husband, Jamie Mattison, suffered serious injuries and had to have surgery after he was struck by a vehicle at the crosswalk by Sheetz back on August 17, 2023. So this family knows the dangers of crossing the roadway along West Wellsboro Street. The family asks drivers to slow down, and pay attention to pedestrians walking or crossing the roadway in that area of town.

A Gofundme account has been set to assist the family with burial costs. Those wishing to assist the family can simply click the provided link and make a donation of any amount; https://www.gofundme.com/f/amy-harriston… .

Prayers appreciated for the family, the driver and all those who assisted with this incident.