Police officers responded to the 500 block of Moss Street after they were notified about the crash just before 6 p.m., January 22.
Chula Vista, CA – A woman died after she was hit by a vehicle Thursday evening in Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Police Department reported.
Police officers responded to the 500 block of Moss Street after they were notified about the crash just before 6 p.m., January 22.
At the scene, the officers found a woman, believed to be in her 50s, unresponsive and severely injured in the roadway.
Fire crews provided medical aid to the victim before transporting her to a local hospital. The Chula Vista resident later died while receiving treatment.
The driver involved stopped and remained at the scene.
Investigators said drugs and alcohol did not appear to be contributing factors.
CVPD is investigating the accident. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact CVPD's Traffic Bureau at 619-476-5300.
In 2023, there were 64 pedestrians killed or injured in traffic collisions in Chula Vista, placing the city 14th out of 15 similarly sized California cities in the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) rankings. Among these, 2 victims were under 15 years old and 13 were aged 65 or older. For context, the 2022 OTS data show 66 pedestrian fatalities or injuries, again ranking 14th of 15 peer cities, with 8 under age 15 and 13 over age 65. Across recent years, pedestrian-involved collisions have consistently been a notable component of total traffic injuries in Chula Vista, reflecting a need for continued focus on pedestrian safety measures and enforcement efforts.
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