On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 1:26 pm, the Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at Scottsville Center.
Upon arrival, first responders located a 93-year-old woman in life-threatening condition that had been struck by a vehicle. First responders attempted life-saving measures but the victim, identified as Noreen C. Wilbourn of Esmont, Va., was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation concluded that Ms. Wilbourn arrived as a passenger in the vehicle that struck her. While backing out of a parking space, the driver of the vehicle reversed and struck Ms. Wilbourn with the passenger side front door, knocking her to the ground.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Albemarle County Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 434-296-5807. For those who wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000 or crimestoppers@albemarle.org.