ELYRIA, Ohio — Elyria police have released the name of the woman tragically killed Saturday evening when she was struck by a vehicle: Tiffany Kunc, 34, of Elyria. Her sudden and heartbreaking passing has left family, friends, and the community mourning a life cut far too short.
According to authorities, officers responded at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 6700 block of West River Road South, where they discovered Tiffany Kunc lying unresponsive in the snow on a tree lawn. Emergency personnel confirmed that she had suffered fatal injuries consistent with being struck by a car, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police investigations, aided by surveillance video from a nearby residence, confirmed that Kunc had been hit by a vehicle, specifically a maroon Ford Escape. Authorities were later able to track the car to a home in Lorain, where investigators seized the vehicle and spoke with the driver. According to Elyria police, the man admitted to driving in the area of the crash, claiming that he believed he had struck a deer rather than a person.
Elyria police emphasized that alcohol and drugs are not suspected as contributing factors in the incident. While charges have not yet been formally filed, authorities anticipate criminal charges pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. The driver’s name has not been released.
Tiffany Kunc, 34, is remembered as a cherished member of the Elyria community, whose life, kindness, and presence brought joy to those around her. Friends and family describe her as compassionate, vibrant, and deeply loved. The sudden nature of her passing has left an enduring sense of grief, as the community grapples with the loss of someone taken too soon under tragic circumstances.
As the investigation continues, Elyria police urge anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in bringing clarity and justice in this heartbreaking case. Tiffany’s family and the community honor her memory, holding tight to the love and warmth she shared throughout her life.
Her loss serves as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with those we love. Tiffany Kunc will be remembered not only for the life she lived but for the enduring mark she left on the hearts of all who knew her.
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