The female has been identified as Faye Haner.
A tragic accident occurred today in the parking lot of Walmart on Niagara Falls Boulevard resulting in the death of a female pedestrian. North Tonawanda Police are currently investigating the incident. She was walking on the crosswalk when hit.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene just before 3:15pm after receiving reports of a person who had been struck by a vehicle and was pinned underneath. The individual had succumbed to their injuries before emergency responders arrived.
The 74-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing through the crosswalk into the parking lot at Walmart. The 51-year-old woman driving the SUV allegedly failed to yield and hit the woman. She is cooperating with the investigation.
No further information regarding the the accident has been released. An investigation is ongoing.
Walmart closed their store as a result of the incident. No charges have been filed at this point against the 51-year-old driver of the striking vehicle. However, that is subject to change.
74-year-old Woman Pinned Under Vehicle and Killed in Walmart Parking Lot Identified