Catherine Kuo Killed in Dublin Pedestrian Accident on Kohnen Way
Dublin School Board Trustee Catherine Kuo Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Kohnen Way in Dublin
Dublin, California (March 24, 2021) – Authorities have identified the woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Dublin as Catherine Kuo, 48, of Dublin. She worked as a trustee for the Dublin Unified school board.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at about 11:45 a.m.in front of Fallon Middle School at 3601 Kohnen Way.
Authorities said Kuo was standing behind a vehicle when she was struck and pinned between the two vehicles.
Kuo, a mother of two, was volunteering at a food distribution event at the time of the accident.
Pedestrian Hit, Killed by vehicle in Dublin
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and provided medical aid to Kuo. She was then transported to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
No further details about the accident were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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