AFFTON, Mo. (KMOX/AP) - A pedestrian who was reportedly on her way to vote was struck by a vehicle and killed outside a polling place in St. Louis County.
St. Louis County Police say the woman, 85, was trying to cross the road near the Affton Community Center around 5:45 a.m. Officers arrived on the scene just after 6 a.m. and performed life-saving treatment on the woman, who was transported to a local hospital, but pronounced dead shortly after.
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Traffic was restricted on MacKenzie Read, south of Reavis Road, as the investigation continues. Police spokesman Sgt. Benjamin Granda says the driver, who is 26-years-old, remained on the scene and cooperated with police.
The victim's name has not been released.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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