Police identify woman who died crossing the street, say she was not using a crosswalk

Update: Special Traffic Investigators say the car was traveling north in the outside lane when the pedestrian, 66-year-old Argelia Luzina Benavides, tried to cross the street. Investigators say Benavides was not using a crosswalk and failed to yield right of way to the car.

Police say that the driver was "unable to avoid striking Benavides."

The driver remained at the scene of the collision and emergency crews arrived to provide Benavides with medical services. They rushed her to the hospital where she died.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Special Traffic Investigators were called out to a serious vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

According to El Paso Police officials, the crash happened on the 1700 block of Northwestern Dr. just before 6 a.m. Friday.

Authorities said serious injuries are being reported at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.