Lucerne Valley, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on State Route 247
55-Year-Old Woman Killed in Lucerne Valley Hit-and-Run Accident on State Route 247 near Midway Avenue
Lucerne Valley, California (September 22, 2020) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Thursday morning in Lucerne Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly pedestrian accident was reported to the CHP officers at around 12:08 a.m. Thursday, September 17, on State Route 247, just east of Midway Avenue.
The CHP said the pedestrian, a 55-year-old woman, was hit by a vehicle that was heading westbound on State Route 247. The force of the impact threw the woman onto the westbound lane of the roadway.
Deadly Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on SR-247 in Lucerne
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found the female pedestrian lying on the roadway following the crash.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name was withheld pending notification of family.
The driver involved did stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. There was no description of the vehicle or the driver.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the Victorville CHP station at 760-241-1186.
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