Atascadero, CA.- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on a Highway 101 off-ramp in Atascadero on Monday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened just after 10 a.m. on December 1, 2025, at Anselmo Road.
The report revealed that a man was trying to turn onto the southbound Highway 101 off-ramp when he struck a woman in the crosswalk.
The victim was identified as Rachel Hoffman, 69, of Atascadero. Authorities said Hoffman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver, identified as Gary Tipton, 66, remained at the scene after the accident. Impairment was not suspected to have played a role in the incident.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to find out what led up to the incident.
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