HALFMOON — A 78-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Route 9 at 4:45 a.m. today.
The woman was reportedly in the roadway when she was struck by a passing vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
The victim was transported to Samaritan Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The crash is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit.
Route 9 is currently closed between Sitterly Road and Crossings Boulevard and is expected to reopen to traffic at approximately 9 a.m.
