City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2019

CONTACT: Jeff Pitts
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
573.817.5049
[email protected]

Columbia Police investigate fatal crash on Clark Lane on Sept. 16

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Date & Time: 09/16/2019 22:18 hours

Location: 3600 Block of Clark Lane

Vehicle & Driver Information:

Vehicle 1 - Silver 2008 Infiniti EX35  

Driver 1 - Tamara J. Lewis, 44, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Seat belt - Yes, No Injuries

Pedestrian Information:

Pedestrian 1 - Claudine Nibigira, 17, Columbia, Injuries-Fatal Injuries

Incident Details: Vehicle 1 was traveling east in the 3600 Block of Clark Lane. Pedestrian was walking east in the 3600 Block of Clark Lane. Vehicle 1 struck the pedestrian. Pedestrian 1 was pronounced dead on-scene. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected in this crash. 

This investigation is ongoing. Next of Kin has been notified. 

Case number 2019-009753



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