An Auburn University student was struck by a vehicle Thursday morning around 9 a.m. at the corner of Cox Street and West Glenn Avenue.
According to Opelika Auburn News, the 22-year-old student was airlifted to a Columbus, Georgia hospital after she was struck by a grey 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
Capt. Lorenza Dorsey of the Auburn Police Division said officers responded to a call at 9:09 a.m. Thursday. He said the female, who he did not identify, was traveling northbound away from campus. The driver of the Jeep was a 44-year-old unidentified female Auburn native who was heading westbound, according to Dorsey.
Amy Wright, a junior in zoology, was on the scene moments after the woman was hit and described the woman as unrecognizable do to the injuries suffered during the impact.
"She was really badly injured," Wright said. " Most of her top teeth were knocked out because her jaw was impacted in. Her leg looked disjointed from her knee and maybe a couple of broken ribs and a broken nose."
Wright said the woman was completely still when she first saw her but was still somewhat responsive when they began taking her to EAMC. Wright was unsure if the woman lived in her apartment complex or not and could not verify do to the injuries suffered.
Wright said the female was treated at the scene by emergency personnel and Dorsey confirmed that she was subsequently airlifted to Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He said the injuries the victim sustained were not life-threatening.
Dorsey said that although the incident appears to be an accident, it is still under investigation.
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