A woman is dead after being hit by a car in South Portland, Maine, on Christmas Eve.
The incident occurred on Cottage Road, near Red's Dairy Freeze, around 5 p.m. Sunday, affiliate News Center Maine reported.
The victim, identified as 71-year-old Paula Mcauliffe, of South Portland, was crossing the road when she was hit by the vehicle. She was taken to Maine Medical Center, where she died from her injuries, according to police.
The driver stopped and is cooperating with authorities. Police said so far, the investigation "does not appear to show wrong on behalf of the driver."
“This would be a tragic event any day, but especially on Christmas Eve," South Portland Police Chief Dan Ahern stated in the release. "We are thinking about and wishing for peace for all those involved, especially Ms. Mcauliffe's family and friends."
An investigation is ongoing.
