A Rockland County woman died after being struck by her own car in Spring Valley, police said.
Woman struck by her own car in Spring Valley
Spring Valley police said a witness reported that a woman had been struck by a vehicle at 175 N. Main St. around 5:22 p.m. last Friday.
Officers found Lissy John, 58, unresponsive with serious injuries. First responders attempted life-saving measures before taking her to Good Samaritan Hospital, where she died, police said.
An investigation determined that John had exited her car while it was accidentally left in reverse. As she attempted to get back into the vehicle, it struck her, causing fatal injuries, police said.
How to contact Spring Valley police
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Rockland County woman killed after being struck by her own car
