Pedestrian struck, killed along Va. 7

WINCHESTER -- A Winchester woman died early Monday morning after a pickup struck her as she walked along Va. 7, according to state police.

Authorities identified the victim as 74-year-old Young-Ja Park Kim, said state police spokesman Sgt. F.L. "Les" Tyler.

A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado struck Kim at about 1:15 a.m. as she walked in the westbound lane of Va. 7 just west of Blossom Drive (Va. 815), Tyler said.

Kim died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck, Tyler said.
It was not known in what direction Kim was walking or if she was crossing the road, he said.
Trooper J.L. Thompson is investigating the case. No charges had been filed as of Monday afternoon.