Pedestrian Killed in Bensalem

A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday morning in Bensalem, Pa.

The incident happened at the intersection of Street Road and Brookwood Drive around 7 a.m. 

Bensalem police said the victim was a 59-year-old woman.  The pedestrian stepped into the eastbound lane of Street Road, attempting to cross, authorities said, when she was hit by a Dodge Neon.

The driver was a 65 year-old-man, who stopped and waited at the scene.  He was cleared of any drug or alcohol use.

According to authorities, the woman was homeless and living out of the car.  Police are holding her name until her family can be contacted.

Stay with NBC Philadelphia for more details as they develop.

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