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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle after sitting down on busy Rosecrans Street in the Midway District, authorities reported Monday.

San Diego Police said the 61-year-old woman sat down in the southbound lane of the 3800 block of Rosecrans and was struck by a 53-year-old driver around 10 p.m. Sunday.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was immediately released.

The police department’s traffic division is investigating the crash.

City News Service contributed to this article.

Chris Jennewein

Chris Jennewein is Editor & Publisher of Times of San Diego.