Cincinnati police identified the woman as Paula Medel, 82.
Officials said Rafael Medel, 83, was backing out of a driveway at home on the 900 block Olive Avenue in a 2000 Ford Ranger right before the crash.
Paula Medel was on the sidewalk when she was struck by the Ford Ranger, according to investigators.
Police said she sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and was transported the University of Cincinnati Hospital Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Police said Rafael Medel was wearing a seatbelt and excessive speed or impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 513.352.2514.