Southington Resident Struck, Killed in Bryn Mawr, PA

A 23-year-old Villanova and alumna was fatally struck by a vehicle late Saturday night crossing Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, according to Lower Merion police.

The woman, Lauryn Ossola, was crossing from the north side of Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr near Thomas Avenue at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, according to police. Ossola was a graduate. 

Philly.com reports that her death cast a cloud over homecoming weekend.

Ossola was hit by a 2008 silver Jeep Liberty traveling eastbound on Lancaster Avenue, police report. Ossola suffered serious head trauma and was transported by Narberth Ambulance to . She was pronounced dead at 11:52 p.m.

Another person was crossing the street at the time and was not struck, police said. Neither pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk. The driver of the Jeep Liberty was a 19-year-old Villanova student, police said. No charges have been filed. 

The crash remains under investigation by the Lower Merion Township Police Traffic Safety Unit.

Funeral services have been set for  Ossola, who graduated cum laude from Villanova and was working at PNC headquarters in Pittsburgh after graduation, according to Ossola's obituary. Ossola graduated fifth in her class from in 2006.

Services will be held Friday, Oct. 28 in her hometown of Southington, CT, at , according to her obituary. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at , also in Southington, CT.

Donations in memory of Lauryn can be made to The Father Ray Jackson Memorial Fund, c/o Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.