RPD: Woman dies after being hit by 17-year-old driver Wednesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police Officers said a 76-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a 17-year-old in a Suburban in Rochester Wednesday.
Police said on Wednesday at around 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Winton Road and Hillside Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident and a person hit. Upon arrival, police said they were able to locate the victim, Cornelia Neer, who was in critical condition.
Emergency personnel and police gave aid to Neer and quickly transported her to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to police.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the 17-year-old girl who was making a right turn from Hillside Avenue onto South Winton Road when she hit Neer, according to police. They also said the driver had no signs of impairment.
Police said no citations have been issued and that they are still investigating the matter.