AVON, MASS. (WHDH) - A woman was struck and killed Saturday after she was struck by a car while crossing an Avon street.
According to Avon Police, the victim was a 19-year-old Brockton woman who was an employee at Party City. She was reportedly crossing Harrison Road at the Merchants Park shopping plaza while on a break from work to head to a nearby Dunkin Donuts when she was struck.
Officials say the woman slipped and fell before she was struck.
The vehicle tried to stop but was unable to, according to police. The driver reportedly stayed at the scene.
The victim suffered serious head trauma and later died from her injuries.
Police say no charges have been filed at this time.
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