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75-year-old woman dies after being struck by car in West Philadelphia

The driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a woman as she stepped into the intersection of N. 41st and Girard Ave. stayed at the scene following the incident

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A woman was killed after she was hit by a car Sunday afternoon in West Philadelphia.

According to police, at about 12:42 p.m. at the intersection of N. 41st Street and Girard Avenue, a 75-year-old woman was hit by a silver Infiniti M35 as she stepped off the sidewalk and entered the roadway.

The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead at about 1:22 p.m.

A 19-year-old man was driving the Infiniti and remained at the scene, officials said.

Police did not provide any further information, but an investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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