Arden-Arcade, CA.- The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that left a pedestrian dead in Arden-Arcade on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities responded shortly before 2 p.m. November 27, to the crash on Marconi Avenue just west of Burnece Street.
The CHP reported that a woman was walking her dog across Marconi Avenue from the north side to the south when she was hit by a Toyota.
The woman, who was not identified, died in the accident. The driver was unhurt and remained at the scene. Authorities said DUI was not believed to have been a factor in the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
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