Latitia Ahmed Killed in Berkeley Pedestrian Accident on Ashby Avenue
Latitia Ahmed ID’d as Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Ashby Avenue near Newbury Street in Berkeley
Berkeley, California (July 30, 2021) – The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau has identified the woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing a street Monday night in Berkeley as Latitia Austin Ahmed, 54, of Vallejo.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 9:56 p.m. Monday, July 10, on Ashby Avenue near Newbury Street.
Ahmed and her 25-year-old daughter were walking across Ashby Avenue when, for an unknown reason, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Ashby hit them, authorities said.
Fatal Berkeley Pedestrian Crash on Ashby Avenue
Ahmed and her daughter were transported to a local hospital, where Ahmed succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. Her daughter was listed in stable condition.
The driver involved, a 24-year-old Oakland woman, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact the authorities at 510-981-5980.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
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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