A 61-year-old woman died yesterday morning after being hit by a Ford Transit van in Paola.
She was crossing Paola Hill Road at about 6.15am.
The road was wet when she was hit by the van, driven by a 39-year-old man.
The woman, who is from Paola, was certified dead at Mater Dei Hospital and Magistrate Antonio Mizzi is heading an inquiry.
Police investigations are underway.