News : ISU student from Urbana killed by hit-and-run driver in Ames

EmmaLee Jacobs: Urbana teen killed in hit-and-run accident on street near ISU campus in Ames.

The Ames Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident resulting in the death of a pedestrian at Lincoln Way and Ash Avenue. At approximately 7:04 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, an Iowa State University police officer found an injured pedestrian lying in the road at the above location. Officers performed CPR on the pedestrian until emergency medical personnel arrived. The pedestrian was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center where she later died.

The pedestrian has been identified as Emmalee J. Jacobs, 18, an Iowa State University student from Urbana; the daughter of daughter of Ann and Bradley Jacobs.

A 2015 graduate of Center Point-Urbana High School, Emmalee was one of the 10 winners of an Easter Iowa REC $1,000 scholarship. Her biography accompanying that story contains the following information about her career goals:

With her sights set on an engineering degree, Emmalee plans to seek a career that challenges her mentally, allows her work collaboratively to find solutions, and is rewarding. She believes a career in engineering will help her to develop skills such as creativity and logical reasoning.

At CPU, Emmalee earned 2015 "Best of Class" honors from KWWL-TV and was a member of the volleyball team.

Probe continues

Investigation into this incident continues by the Criminal Investigation Division and Ames P.D. Accident Reconstruction team.

Anyone having information concerning this incident should contact the Ames Police Department (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line (515) 239-5533. You may also contact the Story County Crime Stoppers: Phone number: (515) 382-7577,

Online:www.storycountycs.com, Text: Text the word “STORYCOUNTY” plus your tip to 847411 (tip411).

Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Commander Jason Tuttle, Ames Police Department, at (515) 239-5312 or (515) 239-5133.