Crime & Safety

Novato Pedestrian Killed In Friday Collision

The person was taken to an area hospital but later died from injuries suffered in the collision.

On Friday at 6:10 p.m., officers with the Novato Police Department responded to a vehicle collision on Center Road near South Novato Boulevard. A responding officer located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle traveling west on Center Road.
On Friday at 6:10 p.m., officers with the Novato Police Department responded to a vehicle collision on Center Road near South Novato Boulevard. A responding officer located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle traveling west on Center Road. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

NOVATO, CA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Novato on Friday.

On Friday at 6:10 p.m., officers with the Novato Police Department responded to a vehicle collision on Center Road near South Novato Boulevard. A responding officer located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle traveling west on Center Road.

The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital but later died from injuries suffered in the collision. Investigators determined the 76-year-old woman was struck by the vehicle while walking across Center Road.

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Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Investigators said it appears alcohol or drugs did not play a factor in the collision.

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