TRAGIC: Pedestrian Crossing Street Fatally Struck by Truck

A pedestrian crossing the street in Boro Park Tuesday morning was tragically killed when she was hit by a cement truck.

Police and first responders are on the scene of New Utrecht Ave. and 50th Street where the accident occurred. The entire roadway was sealed off with yellow crime scene tape and police are investigating.

The victim, a Jewish woman, was declared dead on scene by members of Hatzolah.

Chessed Shel Emes and Misaskim are at the scene, to ensure Kvod Hames.