Pedestrian dead after fatal accident in North Tonawanda Walmart parking lot

North Tonawanda police continue to investigate a deadly accident involving a pedestrian
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North Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in the North Tonawanda Walmart parking lot.

Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after 3:15 p.m. ET after receiving multiple reports of a person struck and pinned underneath a vehicle.

The initial investigation revealed that the 74-year-old female victim was exiting Walmart and crossing through the crosswalk, when a white SUV failed to stop and stuck her.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 56-year-old female driver is cooperating with officials as the investigation continues.

Walmart has since reopened their doors.

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