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97-year-old woman struck and killed in Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police are investigating after a 97-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened at about 4 p.m. Saturday near Hertel Avenue and St. Florian Street.

Police say a vehicle was turning onto St. Florian Street, from Hertel Avenue, when it struck an elderly woman attempting to cross the road. The 97-year-old Buffalo woman was taken to ECMC where she later died.

Investigators believe the glaring sun could have played a role in the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Buffalo Policed Department at (716) 847-2255.