Woman killed, 10-year-old daughter injured after pair is struck by car

By Associated Press

Summary

Police say the crash occurred in a poorly lit area without sidewalks, and it does not appear that speed or impairment were factors.

Story Published: Jan 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jan 7, 2009 at 10:11 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say a woman died and her 10-year-old daughter was injured when they were struck by a car while walking in North Portland late Wednesday afternoon.

Neither of the victims has been identified, nor has the 39-year-old woman who was driving the car.

Police say the crash occurred in a poorly lit area without sidewalks, and it does not appear that speed or impairment were factors.

The 42-year-old mother died at the scene and the child was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. She is expected to survive.

The investigation is continuing.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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