A 71 year old Welland woman is dead after being struck by a minivan while crossing the street.
Police say two women were walking together last night around 8:30, and were crossing at the intersection of Wellington Street and Tanguay Avenue when they were struck by a Dodge
Caravan driving by a 62 year old Pelham man.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second woman, a 59 year old Welland resident, suffered life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the van was not hurt.
Any witnesses with information regarding this collision are asked to contact investigators at (905) 688-4111, extension 5500.