Corporal Erin Rachel Lilleyfogle was stuck by a passing car and killed when she stopped to help a stranded motorist

Corporal Erin Rachel Lilleyfogle was killed when she stopped to help a stranded motorist. She was hit by a passing car.

The following statement was released by local news station KKTV NEWS

“We are truly saddened by the loss of Corporal Erin Rachel Lilleyfogle. A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Cpl. Lilleyfogle joined the Marine Corps in March of 2017 and served as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of Headquarters and Service Battalion’s administrative section.

“She was vital to daily operations, made a major impact during Hurricane Dorian as part of Task Force Albany, and was the caretaker of the Depot Mascot, Opha May.

“Cpl. Lilleyfogle’s awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. She was in the process of being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her numerous contributions to the Depot, which will be awarded posthumously. She is survived by her parents.”