79-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in East Flatbush

Police say the victim lives on the block and was a fixture at church and volunteered at the food pantry there for many years.

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A 79-year-old East Flatbush resident lost her life in a pedestrian-vehicle collision on a neighborhood sidewalk. Police arrived at the scene and determined the incident was fatal.

Community members and neighbors spoke highly of the woman’s contributions to local life. For many years, she had devoted extensive hours to her religious congregation, particularly focusing on volunteer efforts related to the organization’s food assistance programs.

Local residents and community leaders remembered her as a defining presence in the neighborhood who had cultivated meaningful connections through her faith community. Her legacy centered on a lifelong dedication to helping others in need.

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