97-year-old woman dies following crash in south Abilene

ABILENE, Texas — A crash in south Abilene has claimed the life of a 97-year-old woman.

According to a press release, the Abilene Police Department responded to a business parking lot located in the 2500 block of Barrow Street.

Investigation revealed that a 72-year-old woman was attempting to move a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, while her passengers were outside of the vehicle. One of the passengers held onto the door handle as the vehicle began to move, without the driver knowing.

The passenger, identified as 97-year-old Lois Jensen, fell and hit the pavement. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

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