20-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Highway 74

MENIFEE, CA — A woman who was struck and killed as she attempted to cross Highway 74 in Menifee has been identified by the coroner's bureau.

Carla Luxhilario, 20, was hit at 9:13 p.m. Tuesday on the westbound side of the highway, just west of Trumble Road, the coroner reported.

The woman's city of residence is unknown, according to the coroner.

Menifee Police Capt. Chris Karrer said an investigation into the fatality showed the victim crossed the highway in an area posted as "No Pedestrian Crossing" with no marked crosswalk.

The sedan driver who hit the woman was traveling at "an unknown speed" and suddenly spotted Luxhilario in his path, at which point Karrer said the driver "attempted to swerve, but he was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian."

The motorist immediately stopped and called 911. He was not injured.

According to Karrer, California Highway Patrol officers arrived just prior to Menifee patrol units and found the woman dead at the scene.

"There is no suspected impairment or distracted driving involved," the captain said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the investigative team at 951-723-1565.