Elderly Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Police say an elderly driver attempting to back into a parking spot in Brooklyn lost control of his vehicle and struck three pedestrians, killing a 67-year-old woman.

It happened just after 1 p.m. Monday on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brighton Beach.

Police say a 33-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when the vehicle mounted the curb. The 67-year-old woman died after sustaining severe body trauma. Her name wasn't immediately released.

Police say the 85-year-old driver remained at the scene.

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