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60-year-old Davenport woman hit by truck last Thursday dies from injuries

Larita Hoeck, 60, of Davenport died from injuries sustained after being hit by a truck at a crosswalk Thursday, Oct. 7.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — UPDATE: 

The pedestrian struck Thursday night, Oct. 7 at the intersection of Locust Street and Lincoln has died due to her injuries, according to a news release from the Davenport Police Department.

The woman was identified as Larita Hoeck, 60, of Davenport. Police said the investigation remained underway as of Wednesday, Oct. 13.

ORIGINAL: 

A 60-year-old Davenport woman sustained life-threatening injuries after she was reportedly hit by a truck Thursday.

Davenport Police Department released a statement that said the incident took place at the intersection of Locust Street and Lincoln Avenue at 4:53 p.m.

Investigators said the woman was walking westbound at the crosswalk when a truck traveling eastbound made a left turn and hit her.

The woman suffered life-threatening injuries on-scene and was transported to a local hospital before being flown to another medical facility.

Police said no additional details are available at this time and the incident remained under investigation by the Traffic Safety Unit.

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