GURLEY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says so following an investigationthe death of a woman when she was hit by a car on Monday is believed to be accidental.

The death investigation began after deputies responded to an incident in the 1000 block of Brownboro Road in Gurley Monday night and encountered a woman, her husband and daughter.

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“The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim suffered from mental health issues, specifically a manic episode, and believed that her husband and daughter were conspiring against her,” the sheriff’s office said.

The victim also told deputies that her cellular devices were broken into.

MCSO said due to the victim’s behavior, the husband and daughter attempted to leave the residence. Officials said the victim then pulled out a knife in an attempt to stop them from leaving and injured her daughter.

The husband and daughter were able to escape the house and get into a vehicle. As they were leaving, MCSO said the victim was struck by the vehicle and died from his injuries.

“While the incident remains under investigation and the circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation are being thoroughly examined, the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident may determine this to be an accidental death,” MCSO added.

A spokesman for the sheriff’s office said no arrests have been made at this time.

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