87-year-old victim of a car/pedestrian accident dies of her injuries

An 87-year-old woman who was struck by a car as she was crossing the street on Milwaukee’s east side has died.   The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says the woman, who was being treated at a local hospital, died overnight as a result of her injuries.

According to the Milwaukee Police, the woman was struck as she was crossing the street near E Brady Street and N Farwell Avenue  around 4 PM on February 16.   She was reportedly crossing the street in the middle of the block and fell.  The Police said at the time it was unclear whether she was bumped by a car as it was attempting to park or if she just fell.  The driver of the car, a 35-year-old Milwaukee man remained on the scene and was cooperating with investigators.