Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in parking lot

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot off East Michigan Boulevard Tuesday morning, according to the Michigan City Police Department.

At 9:41 a.m., dispatch received a call about a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Michigan City Fire Department Administration Building, located at 2510 E. Michigan Blvd.

Officers responded and began life-saving measures on the victim, 92-year-old Michigan City resident Virginia Bobillo. Bobillo was found unconscious and suffering from a severe head injury.

She was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.

According to the investigation, Bobillo was walking in the parking lot when she was hit by the vehicle.

A required chemical test was performed on the driver of the vehicle. Toxicology results are pending but alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors, according to police.

This is an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information, please contact Captain Jeff Loniewski or Corporal Brian Wright at 219-874-3221 ext. 1008.