SHELBY, N.C. — A 79-year-old woman died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Marion Street, according to the Shelby Police Department .

Officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian along East Marion Street near South Post Road a little before 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Police determined that a vehicle traveling west on East Marion Street struck the woman as she was crossing the road.

Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services and Shelby Fire & Rescue treated the victim at the scene before transporting her to Atrium Health–Cleveland, where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries.

The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of her family.

The Shelby Police Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact

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