Woman Fatally Hit By Car In Malden

MALDEN, MA — A Malden woman died after she was hit by a car on Hunting Street Monday afternoon, the Middlesex District Attorney's office said.

The victim, 86 years old, was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck near Salem Street. Investigators believe a Toyota RAV4 crashed through the door of an auto body shop and drove across the street before striking the woman.

The driver, a man in his 20s, remained at the scene and was taken to an area hospital, the DA's office said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.