LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities have identified the pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle in northeast Lincoln as 61-year-old Kristine Hess, of Omaha.

Hess worked as the director of operations at Civic Nebraska, a statewide non-profit based in Lincoln, since Sept. 29. She oversaw its internal operations, supported staff across programs and helped strengthen the systems that make their mission possible.

Lincoln Police said Hess was hit by a flatbed tow truck at the intersection of North 48th Street and Saint Paul Avenue Saturday around 10:44 a.m. Civic Nebraska said she was walking to one of its events and was hit just outside of the venue.

First responders arrived on scene and found a passersby rendering aid to Hess. She later died from her injuries.

“Kris was warm, thoughtful, and

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