Elderly Woman Hit By Vehicle In San Leandro, Killed

SAN LEANDRO, CA — An elderly woman who was waiting at a bus stop in San Leandro Friday morning stepped off a curb into the lane of traffic and was hit by a passing car. Despite life-saving efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver who struck the woman remained at the crash site and is cooperating with investigators.

The tragedy happened at East14th Street and Fairmont Drive just before 7 a.m.

"This is an active traffic investigation but I can say that visibility may be a factor in the case," said San Leandro Police Lt. Isaac Benabou. "It is dark in those early morning hours but in today's case, visibility was even more restricted due to the fog. Our sincere condolences go out to the victim and everyone involved in this tragic accident."

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The woman's name will not be released until all family members are notified.

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