A woman who was in a coma for almost four years after being struck by a car has died, police confirmed on Friday. 

The incident occurred on June 15, 2019, when the then 38-year-old woman from Qormi was struck by a car that Saturday afternoon. 

She had been walking close to St Vincent de Paul hospital in Luqa when she was hit by a Toyota Starlet driven by a 47-year-old man from Siġġiewi.

Police at the time said the woman had suffered serious injuries and that a magisterial inquiry had been opened. 

It is understood that the woman was a resident at St Vincent de Paul hospital. 

A police spokesperson said that an autopsy will be carried out to establish whether the woman's death was related to the collision or due to other conditions.