88-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near McConnell Avenue 

SHASTA LAKE, CA (June 11, 2024) – Monday afternoon, Pamela Verhanes was involved in a fatal pedestrian crash on Shasta Dam Boulevard. 

Authorities responded to the scene around 1:15 p.m., just west of McConnel Avenue. 

Crews say the driver of a westbound Cadillac sedan struck a woman who was attempting to cross the Shasta Dam Boulevard outside of a marked crosswalk. 

Responding paramedics transported the 88-year-old female pedestrian to a local hospital where she died from her injuries Wednesday. 

Meanwhile, the Cadillac driver, identified as 57-year-old Pamela Verhanes, of Shasta Lake remained at the scene. Authorities cited Verhanes for driving at an unsafe speed and having an object objecting to the driver’s view. 

The identity of the deceased victim remains undisclosed to the public at this time. Once available, more details will be provided.

We offer our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased woman who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. All of us at Sweet James strongly believe each client’s case is unique and deserves full individual attention. We will fight to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat.