Paula Medel, 82, killed after hit by pickup truck backing out of driveway on Olive Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio
Woman hit, killed by driver backing out of driveway
Police said they do not believe impairment or speed played a part in the crash. Police have not announced whether the driver of the vehicle faces any charges.
82-year-old woman killed by truck backing out of driveway
According to CPD, around 2:40 p.m. Paula Medel, 82, was on the sidewalk in the 900 block of Olive Ave when she was struck by a truck driven by 83-year-old Rafael Medel, who was backing out of his driveway.
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