SAGINAW — Police say a morning church service turned deadly and tragic for two longtime members at St. John Lutheran Church.



A 91-year-old woman was crossing the parking lot at the church, 915 Federal, to attend a 9 a.m. service when an 89-year-old man parking his vehicle at the same lot struck her, said Saginaw Police Officer Roger Pate, the department's traffic investigator.



Pate said officials won't yet release the victim's name as the investigation continues and it's too early to determine whether the driver will face charges.



Both victim and driver were "longtime" members of the church, Pate said. Officials at the scene said the woman worshiped there for seven decades.



About 40 vehicles were parked in the church parking lot this morning as police investigated the scene, covering the victim with a white sheet as spectators gathered outside police tape.