CRANSTON, RI : Cranston police investigating fatal accident on Cranston Street on Friday, 25th September, 2020

Cranston police are investigating a fatal accident that happened Friday morning.

The department confirmed a woman died after behind struck by a vehicle on Cranston Street. The woman has been identified as 87-year-old Eva Robinson of Cranston.

Witnesses tell ABC 6 the woman was in the crosswalk and did have the walk sign, but was unable to make it all the way across the street before the light switched.

The semi-truck then started driving when he got the green light and didn’t see the woman before it was too late.

“To live 87 years and then have this happen is just beyond tragic.” said, Monica Cianci of Cranston. “I feel for this man in the tractor trailer as well. Im sure it was an accident and this is something he has to live with now. I’m so sorry.”

Police say the driver of the truck and the corporation he works for are cooperating. No charges have been filed at this time.

Police are now reviewing surveillance footage from a nearby auto body shop as part of their continued investigation.

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