Elderly woman struck and killed by car
An elderly woman was hit by a car Wednesday night at Red Lion and Verree roads. The 81-year-old lived just across the street from the accident seen, witnesses said.
The woman, whose identity has not been released yet, was pronounced dead at Aria Health – Torresdale. The driver remained at the scene. No charges have been filed, and it is still unclear how the accident occurred.
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