Elizabeth Strull ID'd as Woman Struck, Killed by Vehicle at Cochran Street and Stow Street in Simi Valley
Simi Valley, California (September 17, 2021) – The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Bureau has identified the woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Simi Valley as Elizabeth S. Strull, 68, of Simi Valley.
The deadly crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, at the intersection of Street and Stow Street, near Simi Valley High School.
Police said Strull and a 37-year-old woman were walking northbound across the intersection inside a crosswalk when they were hit by a Honda CR-V driven by a 60-year-old Simi Valley woman.
Woman Killed, Another Injured in Simi Valley Pedestrian Crash
Strull died at the scene while the 37-year-old woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The Honda driver remained at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.