UPDATE: Sad to report that the woman, Patricia Barger, 86 died of her injuries. Sharon Ranney was the driver of the striking vehicle. No charges have been filed at this time.

8:02pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– Witnesses said an older woman darted in the busy Black Rock Turnpike near Katona Drive and was struck by a black Lexus. First responders said the woman was unconciouss and EMS worked to stabilize her before transporting her to St. Vincent’s Hospital. There is no crosswalk at that intersection. The driver of the Lexus was visibly upset and was cooperating with police.

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