Police: Woman killed trying to cross busy road in Longwood

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Police say a woman was killed while trying to cross a busy road in Longwood on Thursday night. 

Longwood officers say the woman was attempting to cross westbound State Road 434 around 8:30 p.m. and was struck by a vehicle traveling west on the road. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene despite rescue efforts by first responders. 

The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with investigators.