71-year-old Diana Peter was crossing College Avenue at Orchard Street when she was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado in the morning of Tuesday, March 26.
Santa Rosa, CA – The woman who was hit and killed by a pickup truck last month in Santa Rosa was identified Tuesday by the Sonoma County Coroner as 71-year-old Diana Peter.
The woman was involved in the crash around 6:15 a.m. March 26 on College Avenue at Orchard Street.
Witnesses told authorities that Peter was in a crosswalk but had not activated the beacon.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved stopped and cooperated with investigators.
Intoxication and speed were not considered contributing factors.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Original Story
Santa Rosa, CA: The Santa Rosa Police Department said a woman died after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in the city Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred around 6:16 a.m. on College Avenue near Orchard Street.
Police said a woman was crossing College Avenue when a vehicle hit her under unclear circumstances.
The woman sustained severe injuries and later died.
The driver involved stopped and remained at the scene.
College Avenue near Orchard Street remained closed for an extended period during the investigation.
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