Investigators say 68-year-old Kathleen Smith, of New Castle, was trying to cross US Route 13 near Hazeldell Road when she was hit by a Land Rover driven by 50-year-old Carol Redden, also of New Castle.
Smith was killed by the impact.
Police say Smith was wearing dark colored clothing, and was not carrying a light. Also, investigatorss say she was not crossing at a crosswalk, and the area was not lit.
No charges were filed against Ms. Redden.
According to police, neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the crash on either party.
Redden was wearing a seatbelt.
