Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing Lake Avenue

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — A Rochester woman is dead after police say she was hit by a car while trying to walk across Lake Avenue.

It happened just before 8 p.m. Friday near Phelps Avenue.

Police say the 35-year-old victim was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

Police say they are not releasing her name yet because they are still notifying her family.

The investigation is still ongoing, but police say, at this stage, they do not believe there is any criminality.