Elderly pedestrian struck and killed in St. Catharines

Niagara Regional Police are investigating the death of an elderly pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in St. Catharines Friday night.

Emergency crews were called to Geneva St. near Millward Ave. just before 10 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian collision.

Investigators say a 79-year-old woman was crossing Geneva St. when she was hit by a Chevrolet Equinox travelling northbound.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A 32-year-old St.Catharines man was behind the wheel of the Equinox.

He was not hurt in the collision.

The Coroner’s Office and the collision reconstruction unit are still investigating this crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (905) 688-4111 ext. 5500.