JSU student Leah Tarvin was hit by a car while crossing Highway 21 in a crosswalk near Brewer Hall Wednesday afternoon. After being treated by Jacksonville Fire and EMS Medics before being airlifted to UAB Medical Center. Tarvin died on Friday from her injuries.
She graduated from Holly Pond High School where she was a drum major, attended Wallace State and then Jacksonville State where she was a student in forensic investigations.
Jacksonville police is leading the investigation gathering information to be presented to the District Attorney to determine if charges are warranted.
The driver of the vehicle did stop and is cooperating with police.