Durham regional police say a 79-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in Whitby, Ont., on Wednesday.
Police said a collision was reported at around 5:20 p.m. on Thickson Road South near Applewood Avenue.
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The woman was struck by a grey Chevrolet Cobalt driving northbound as she tried to cross the street, police said.
Investigators said the woman suffered serious injuries and died on the way to hospital.
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The driver of the car remained at the scene and is co-operating with investigators, police said.
The roads were closed for several hours for evidence gathering but have since reopened.
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