Adult Female Dies in Hospital after suffering injuries from being hit by car on State Street in San Jacinto

Agency:	San Jacinto Police
Station Area:	Hemet
Written Date:	October 22, 2016	Time:	2:32 PM
Incident Date:	October 16, 2016	Time:	7:43 PM
Incident Location:	State Street and Seventh Street
Reporting Officer:	Sergeant Burns

San Jacinto.  The preliminary investigation revealed an adult female was crossing State Street outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling north on State Street.  The vehicle stopped after the collision, and the driver remained at the scene. 

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where she remained in critical condition until yesterday when she succumbed to her injuries.  The identity of the deceased female is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin. 

Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in this investigation. 

The San Jacinto Police Department would like to emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety by providing the following important safety reminders:

Pedestrians:

• Walk on a sidewalk or path when one is available.
• If no sidewalk or path is available, walk on the shoulder, facing traffic.
• Stay alert; don’t be distracted by electronic devices, including smart phones, MP3 players, and other devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
• Be cautious night and day when sharing the road with vehicles. Never assume a driver sees you (he or she could be distracted, under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or just not see you). Make eye contact with drivers as they approach.
• Be predictable. Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections when possible. This is where drivers expect pedestrians.
• If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area, wait for a gap in traffic that allows you enough time to cross safely, and continue to watch for traffic as you cross.
• Be visible. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flash light at night.

             

Drivers:

• Look for pedestrians everywhere. Pedestrians may not be walking where they should be or may be hard to see—especially in poor lit conditions, including dusk/dawn/night and poor weather.
• Always stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk or where pedestrian crosswalk signs are posted.
• Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. They may be stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the street.
• Slowdown and look for pedestrians. Be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Follow the speed limit; slow down around pedestrians.
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Stay focused and slow down where children may be present, like school zones and neighborhoods.

Anyone with further information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the San Jacinto Police Department at 951-654-2702.

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.