URGENT UPDATE: A devastating incident unfolded in San Mateo this morning as a driver struck and killed a pedestrian at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of South El Camino Real and 17th Avenue. The San Mateo Police Department confirmed the tragic news, revealing that the victim, described only as a woman, succumbed to her injuries shortly after being transported to a local hospital.
According to police reports, the driver was making a turn from Bovet Road onto South El Camino when the collision occurred in the north crosswalk. Eyewitnesses reported the scene as chaotic, with first responders arriving quickly to provide assistance.
The driver, who remained at the scene, is currently cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of her family.
As a result of the accident, lanes on South El Camino Real and the westbound off-ramp from Highway 92 were closed for approximately three hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to reach out to Traffic Officer Julio Jolivette at [email protected].
This incident adds to a series of recent tragic events involving pedestrians in the area, raising concerns about road safety and driver awareness. The community is left in shock as details continue to emerge.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
