Woman, 77, struck and killed by driver in Bath Beach
A 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a driver in Bath Beach.
According to authorities, the woman was attempting to cross Cropsey Avenue midblock near Bay 32nd Street on Wednesday at around 6:10 p.m. when she was struck by a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe heading west on Cropsey Avenue.
NYPD and EMS rushed to the scene. The victim was taken to Coney Island Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene.
Local residents say this is not the first time that someone has been hit by a car in the area.