Mother Killed, Pregnant Daughter Injured In Lawrence Crash

LAWRENCE (CBS) – A 61-year-old woman was killed and her 35-year-old pregnant daughter was injured after they were struck by a SUV in Lawrence Wednesday night.

Police say the two women were walking on Essex Street near the intersection of Hampshire Street when they were struck at about 6:11 p.m.

They were treated at the scene and taken to Lawrence General Hospital where the 61-year-old woman was pronounced dead.

The driver of the SUV, a 22-year-old woman from Lawrence, stayed at the scene. No charges have been filed.

It does not appear drugs or alcohol played a part in the crash, police said.

According to Lawrence police, the pregnant woman and her unborn child are in stable condition at a Boston hospital.

The incident is under investigation by state and local police.