CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WENY) – New York State Police in Horseheads have confirmed a 15-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a car on County Route 60 in the Town of Chemung Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around 9:30 at night.

Police say Xanadu Rumsey was walking when she was hit from behind by a passing car.

Rumsey was sent to Robert Packer Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and have not released any information on the driver of the vehicle.

They are asking anyone who saw two people walking along County Route 60 around 9:30 Tuesday night to call State Police at 607-739-8797.