x
Breaking News
More () »

Woman dies after being struck by a vehicle in Dunkirk

NYSP identified Barbara Sam, 69 of Dunkirk, as the victim.

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — A woman died after she was struck by a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot Wednesday afternoon in Dunkirk.

The incident happened at 2:45 p.m. in a Tops Friendly Markets parking lot, according to New York State Police. A vehicle struck a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Thursday morning, NYSP identified Barbara Sam, 69 of Dunkirk, as the victim.

RELATED ARTICLE: 5 Western New Yorkers have been hit by a car so far this summer

"Further details will be released as the investigation continues," state police said in a statement.

The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are helping with the ongoing investigation.

RELATED VIDEO:

Before You Leave, Check This Out