UPDATE: 24-year-old Columbia pedestrian killed last night on Paris road

By Zimmer Communications
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A Columbia Police Department vehicle on patrol (undated photo courtesy of CPD Facebook page)

Columbia Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed Thursday night on Paris road as 24-year-old Tristen Crawford of Columbia.

CPD investigators say the incident happened at about 8 o’clock last night, when a vehicle traveling southbound on Paris road struck Crawford, who police say was in the roadway. Columbia Police say Crawford was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

CPD describes its investigation as ongoing, and they encourage anyone with information to call Columbia Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS.