Shasta County authorities announced Monday that 32-year-old Jennifer Pruitt of Redding was the woman who was killed after being struck by a car on Highway 273 Saturday night.

It happened about 11 pm when Pruitt reportedly was crossing outside of the crosswalk area on Highway 273 north of Bonnyview Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the driver was unable to avoid Pruitt and will NOT be charged with her death. According to police, there were reportedly two alcoholic beverages, a hypodermic needle, and a glass pipe found next to Pruitt's body. Pruitt's toxicology report will be released in a few weeks.