23-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Anderson Ranch Parkway

LAKE COUNTY, CA (June 4, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, one woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Highway 53.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene around 1:53 a.m., just north of Anderson Ranch Parkway near Clearlake.

Reports indicate that the driver of a northbound vehicle struck a female pedestrian in the No. 2 lane. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting police.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medical personnel pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Authorities only described the deceased victim as a 23-year-old woman from Clearlake. 

Emergency crews shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during clearing operations.

Officials are asking those who witnessed the incident to contact Officer Leal Santana of Clear Lake CHP at 707-279-0103. Once available, further details will be provided.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased woman.

Losing someone in a pedestrian accident is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys understand that the legal issues impose challenges to those involved. Let us help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 to arrange a free and confidential case evaluation.