The woman, who has not been named, was found in a critical condition after she was trapped between a grey Mercedes Panel Van and the post on her drive in Ashton, Manchester.
Police said the woman died as a result of her injuries.
The police were called to the address on a residential street shortly after 3pm today.
A GMP spokesman said the woman's family have been informed and they are being supported at this time.
Sergeant Lee Westhead, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is an awful set of circumstances where a family have lost their loved one.
“We are currently working to establish the cause of this incident and we don’t believe anyone else is involved.
“However, we need to speak to more witnesses and are currently talking to neighbours and those on the street at the time of the incident.
“While we remain at the scene the road will be closed.”
Khalid Mahmood owner of Ashton Balti nearby paid tribute to the woman.
He said: “I’ve been here ten to twelve years. They are a wonderful family. It’s very sad.”
Anyone with any information should call SCIU on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1218 of 8 October 2018.
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