Hilda Arocho, 82, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on Pitman Avenue in Wakefield, The Bronx, New York
Modified Date:
Sat, 10/07/2017 - 7:56amAccident Date:
Friday, October 6, 2017Woman, 82, Killed in Hit-and-Run: Police
Hilda Arocho was crossing Pitman Avenue in Wakefield, just steps from her own front door, around 11 p.m. when she was struck by a white Dodge cargo van, police said.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Hilda Arocho
Roadway:
Pitman AvenueCity:
Borough of Bronx, NYCounty:
Bronx County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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