Pedestrian Maria Elena Dowden, 83, killed in collision with truck at Interstate 8 and Lake Jennings Park Road in Lakeside, California
Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Box Truck in Lakeside
The collision happened Monday afternoon near westbound Interstate 8 at Lake Jennings Park Road, officers said.
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One motorist was able to swerve to avoid Dowden, but the driver of the 2011 International box truck could not, according to CHP Officer Ben Demarest.
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