Driver arrested after fatally striking woman, 62, crossing Brooklyn street

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NEW YORK (1010WINS) -- Police arrested a driver that fatally struck a 62-year-old woman crossing a street in Brooklyn Sunday night.

According to officials, the driver of a Hyundai Sonata struck Alina Morales on Atlantic Avenue near Nevins Street in Boerum Hill at about 7:45 p.m.

EMS transported Morales to Brooklyn Hospital Center, where she was declared dead.

The driver, a 49-year-old man, remained on scene and was arrested later Sunday night.

Charges against him are pending, police said.

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