Family members have set up a fund for funeral expenses
Authorities have identified a woman who was struck and killed by a car during a Wednesday night accident in Edinburg.
Edinburg police said 87-year-old Francisca Lopez Tovar lost her life in the accident.
Lt. Oscar Treviño said the woman was crossing the street when a white Chrysler minivan struck her.
The driver, a 21-year-old man, stopped to render aid, but authorities pronounced Tovar dead at the scene.
Lt. Treviño told Action 4 News that the area is poorly lit and may have contributed to the night-time avcident.
Police are treating it as an accident.
The driver of the Chrysler is not expected to face charges.
Family members of Tovar are asking for help and have set up an account 0061061158 at First National Bank
Anyone wanting more information or wishing to make other donations is asked to call Dalia Guerrero at (956) 321-9322.
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