NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police have filed charges after a car fatally struck a 75-year-old woman attempting to cross the street in Brooklyn on Wednesday.Officials say Xue You was hit by a white 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee while crossing 52nd Street near 8th Avenue around 10 a.m. in the Sunset Park section.The driver, 21-year-old Ilda Gjona, was turning on 52nd Street when she struck the woman, according to officials.
EMS transported the female to NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn where she was pronounced dead.
Gjona remained at the scene and was later arrested.
She was charged Gjona with motor vehicle failed to yield to a pedestrian and right of way violation.Like 1010 WINS on Facebook and follow @1010WINS on Twitter to get breaking news, traffic, and weather for New York City.




