JOHNSTON, Iowa — An older woman has died after being hit by a car in the 6100 block of Merle Hay Road Tuesday morning, according to the Johnston Police Department.
Kim J Ga, 77, was "in the roadway" at the 6100 block of Merle Hay Road when she was hit by a car traveling southbound around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
She was transferred to the hospital after medics arrived at the scene. She died from her injuries on Wednesday.
According to police, the driver of the car remained at the scene and has been cooperative with police investigating the incident. The driver has not been identified.
An update from Wednesday says the accident remains under investigation. There have been no charges filed against the driver.
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