Smithfield woman dies after being hit while in crosswalk; driver charged, police confirm
A 76-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk in Smithfield on Saturday. Police confirmed she passed away the following day. The 20-year-old driver involved has been charged.
Smithfield police say the 76-year-old was crossing the street when the 20-year-old driver hit her on Saturday. She died the next day, police confirm.
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