Pedestrian killed in collision at Washington and South Orange in El Cajon, California
Woman hit, killed by vehicle in El Cajon
An investigation determined the woman was crossing the road when she was struck by the vehicle traveling westbound on Washington Avenue, Larson said.
Woman Struck, Killed Crossing El Cajon Street
It was unclear whether the woman was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash. But ECPD used the deadly crash as a reminder for pedestrians to always use a crosswalk and to wear bright or light-colored clothing when walking at night.
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