Crime & Safety
Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Cedar Park Car Collision
Juanita Lopez, 73, was conscious but unresponsive following collision at 201 Walton Way in what police described as a 'slow speed accident.'
CEDAR PARK, TX — Police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred earlier this week, officials revealed on Wednesday.
The incident reported at around 1:48 p.m. happened in the parking lot of 201 Walton Way. When emergency personnel arrived, they found the pedestrian still conscious but unresponsive before she was transported to a nearby hospital.
The victim, identified as Juanita Lopez, 73, succumbed to her injuries upon arrival at the hospital, officials said in a press advisory. Citing the ongoing nature of the investigation, police did not specify if the driver faces any charges as a result of the woman's death.
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"Based on our initial investigation, we believe this was a slow speed accident," police wrote in a press advisory. "However, the incident remains under investigation at this time."
No further details were released.
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