Penn State Student Killed in Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash

A 25-year-old Penn State student from Sweden died after she was struck by a driver on Tuesday night, according to State College police.

Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre was jogging on the south sidewalk along the 200 block of East Park Avenue at about 8 p.m. The 20-year-old driver, who police also described as an international student but did not further identify, was traveling westbound when he crossed into the opposite lane, left the roadway and hit Arnesson-Cronhamre, according to a news release.

Arnesson-Cronhamre, a doctoral student studying architectural engineering, was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center and then to UPMC-Altoona, where she died from injuries sustained in the crash.

“We are heartbroken over the tragic loss of Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones,” Penn State spokesperson Wyatt DuBois said in a statement. “Penn State Student Affairs has been in touch with her family and friends and is providing support to those who have been impacted.”

Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to be a factor in the crash, according to police.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have video or witnessed the crash is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email or by
submitting an anonymous tip online.

The university encouraged students in need of support to make use of available resources:

• Counseling & Psychological Services: (814) 863-0395

• Global Programs: International Student Advisers are available for assistance by scheduling an appointment in the PSU Starfish system, by completing the Submit A Question form on iStart, or by calling 814-865-6348 (option 1).

• Student Care and Advocacy: 814-863-2020 or StudentCare@psu.edu.