YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Police say a New York City woman was killed and her companion was injured by a SUV while crossing a flooded suburban roadway.
Jessica Lopez of the Bronx was fatally struck at 5 a.m. Monday on Route 202 in Yorktown, in Westchester County.
Police say they believe Lopez walked into the traffic while trying to avoid a puddle.
The name and injuries of the man walking with her were not released.
No charges have been brought against the driver.
Roads throughout Westchester and Rockland counties were flooded from a downpour on Sunday into Monday.
In Ossining, police said they rescued three teens who became stranded when water rose to the windows of their car.