MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Mandan police say a woman has been struck and killed in the parking lot of an apartment building.

Authorities say a 74-year-old driver was backing up his vehicle when he struck and ran over a 79-year-old Mandan woman who walking across the lot about 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

She was taken to the hospital and later died of her injuries.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.