A 79-year-old woman named Mary Kerwin was tragically struck and killed by a United States Postal Service delivery vehicle in East Aurora, New York on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at an intersection around 10 a.m., and Kerwin was airlifted to Erie County Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries. The USPS driver involved in the accident was uninjured and cooperated with authorities at the scene.
The USPS expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a member of the East Aurora community and extended heartfelt condolences to Kerwin’s family. The postal service emphasized the importance of safety and stated that an investigation into the incident was ongoing as of Monday afternoon.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers on the road and the importance of adhering to safety guidelines. Greta Cross, a national trending reporter at USA TODAY, shared this story and can be contacted for further information or story ideas. The development of this story will continue to be monitored as more information becomes available.
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