82-Year-Old Woman Dies in Pedestrian Collision near Buena Vista Street

BURBANK, CA (October 17, 2023) – Tuesday morning, Maryland Charette was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on West Verdugo Avenue. 

Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 a.m., near North Buena Vista Street.

Per reports, the driver of a westbound Toyota Tundra pickup-truck made a left turn onto southbound Buena Vista Street. The Toyota then hit a woman walking in a westerly direction within a marked crosswalk, south of Verdugo Avenue. 

Paramedics arrived and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. Authorities later identified the victim as 82-year-old Charette, of Burbank.

Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

The Burbank Police Department is asking anyone with additional information regarding the collision to contact Detective Murphy at (818) 238-3103. Once available, further details will be provided.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Maryland Charette.

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