Woman, 74, fatally struck while crossing NJ street

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BAYONNE, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- New Jersey police are investigating after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle on Monday.

Just before noon, the Bayonne Police Department was notified of a pedestrian struck in the area of 22nd Street and Broadway.

Upon arrival, responding officers located Maryann Patey, 74, with a head injury.

Patey was transported by EMS to Jersey City Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

The 31-year-old driver of a black Nissan that struck Patey remained at the scene.

Officials are actively investigating this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345.

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