New Jersey authorities say a 75-year-old woman has died after being hit and dragged by a car in a library parking lot.
According to the Paramus Police Department, Paramus resident Helen Coons was walking in the parking lot of the Paramus Public Library around 12:45 p.m. Saturday when she was hit by a car.
Police Chief Robert Guidetti told Fox News Digital that the car was exiting the parking lot behind the library at the time.
“Preliminary findings indicate that a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by a 94-year-old woman from Paramus struck a pedestrian near a crosswalk in a parking lot, dragging the woman 20 feet,” the Paramus Police Department said in a statement. said.
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Police said Helen Coons was walking near a crosswalk in a library parking lot when she was struck by a 94-year-old driver. (Google Maps)
Koons was immediately taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. Police said she suffered injuries to her head and was semi-awake during her transport.
Koons died just before noon the next day.
The tragic crash occurred at the Paramus Public Library in New Jersey. (Google Maps)
The police department said in a statement: “We extend our deepest sympathies to Helen Coons’ family and friends at this difficult time.”
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The 94-year-old driver was later charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving.
A 94-year-old driver was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving after hitting and killing Helen Coons in a New Jersey library parking lot, police said. Ta. (Google Maps)
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“The safety and well-being of the community remains our top priority,” the police department added. “We urge everyone to exercise caution and vigilance, especially in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.”
