Angela Lopez, 34, killed, Rafael Escobar, 27, injured after being hit by car driven by Victor Medina-Fajardo, 32, on Hope St. in Stamford, CT

The accident occured around 7:30 am on Hope Street, just south of Hyde Street. Police say a 1986 Chevrolet food vending truck was driving northbound on Hope Street toward Hyde Street, when it became partially disabled in the northbound lane. The driver, Rafael Escobar, 27 year-old Stamford resident, was putting gas in the truck while his wife,  Angela Lopez, 34 year-old Stamford resident, stood next to him on the travel side of the northbound lane. A 2003 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Hope Street when it crossed over the double yellow line and hit both people standing next to the truck. Victor Medina-Fajardo, 32, of 873 Washington Blvd Stamford, Conn., was the operator of that vehicle. The woman that was struck sustained serious injuries. She was sent by Stamford Emergency Medical Service to Stamford Hospital’s Trauma Room. Police say the woman succumbed to her injuries later this morning. Police have not released the identity of the victim at this time. Her husband who was also struck by the vehicle, was admitted to Stamford Hospital in stable condition. His injuries are not considered life threatening.