(San Mateo, CA) A woman was killed Friday morning, January 23, when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing a busy intersection in a crash on 17th Avenue. San Mateo police stated that officers arrived at the scene around 10:30 a.m. in response to reports of a crash at 17th Avenue and South El Camino Real. First responders arrived to discover a woman suffering critical injuries in the roadway. Paramedics administered emergency care and took her to a hospital. Officials declared her dead soon after she arrived. Authorities withheld the victim’s name and age until next of kin are notified. Police stated that initial reports show the vehicle was turning north from Bovet Road onto northbound South El Camino Real at the time of the crash. Investigators think the collision took place in the north crosswalk at South El Camino Real and 17th Avenue. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with police. Police made no announcements regarding arrests and did not indicate if impairment or speed were factors. Authorities shut down both directions of South El Camino Real for roughly three hours as officers documented the scene.
Disclaimer: The content of these posts is created solely for the use of Hillstone Law and is provided for general informational purposes only. Hillstone Law has not independently verified the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information, which is collected from secondary sources. The information may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect, and it should not be relied upon for legal, financial, or personal decision-making of any kind. Nothing contained in these posts should be interpreted as legal advice or used as the basis for any legal matter. If you have personal knowledge that any portion of the information provided is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise improper, please contact Hillstone Law at (855) 691-1691. Upon review, we will promptly correct or remove the content as appropriate. By accessing or reading these posts, you acknowledge and agree that Hillstone Law bears no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or actions taken in reliance on the information contained herein.
Note: We provide this information as a public resource to help raise awareness and support those who may be affected by similar incidents. Our intent is to honor the victims of accidents and to provide information that may help others avoid similar tragedies in the future. The photos used in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact Hillstone Law at (855) 691-1691. Our attorneys are available to answer your legal questions and help you understand your rights.
