URGENT UPDATE: A driver has hit and killed a pedestrian this morning in San Mateo, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities. The tragic incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of South El Camino Real and 17th Avenue, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
Police report that the pedestrian, a woman whose identity has not yet been released, suffered critical injuries at the scene. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Initial investigations reveal that the driver made a turn from Bovet Road onto South El Camino Real and struck the woman in the north crosswalk at 17th Avenue. The driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
In the aftermath of the collision, lanes on South El Camino Real and the westbound off-ramp of Highway 92 were closed for approximately three hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to reach out to Traffic Officer Julio Jolivette at [email protected] as they seek to gather more information.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety in urban areas. Residents and commuters are advised to stay alert while traveling through these intersections.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
