News: Elderly woman hit, killed by vehicle while crossing PA-68 in Butler

BUTLER COUNTY, PA — An 84-year-old woman died late Saturday afternoon after a pedestrian crash on Pennsylvania Highway 68 in Butler Township, reports WPXI.

The fatal incident occurred on a span of the highway (Evans City Road) in front of Dollar General. It was reported just before 5:00 p.m.

According to Butler Township Police, the woman was trying to cross the road from the store when she entered the path of a westbound vehicle. Moments later, she was fatally struck.

Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with responding officers.

An investigation remains underway.

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