A preliminary investigation determined that a 27-year-old woman was driving an Acura SUV northbound on Mission Boulevard when she struck Lanto, who was attempting to walk across the roadway
Hayward, CA – Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was fatally hit by a vehicle in Hayward on Tuesday night.
According to the Hayward Police Department, Jill Lanto, 59, of Hayward, was the victim of the crash that took place in the 23000 block of Mission Boulevard at around 9:21 p.m. on February 17.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 27-year-old woman was driving an Acura SUV northbound on Mission Boulevard when she struck Lanto, who was attempting to walk across the roadway.
Authorities said Lanto, who was in the crosswalk, was walking against the stop signal when she was hit by the vehicle.
The Hayward police and firefighters responded to the scene shortly after and attended to Lanto.
She was then rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
The involved driver reportedly stayed at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. It was reported that alcohol or drugs were not believed to have factored in the crash.
The Hayward Police Department officers are still investigating the deadly accident and anyone with information is urged to reach out to the department at 510-293-7066.
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Hayward, CA – Authorities are conducting an investigation into an incident where a pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle in Hayward on Tuesday night.
According to the Hayward Police Department, the wreck took place in the 23000 block of Mission Boulevard at about 9:21 p.m. February 17.
A preliminary investigation reveals that a 27-year-old woman was driving in the area when her vehicle hit a 59-year-old woman. The circumstances under which the crash happened were still undetermined.
Hayward police and firefighters were called to the scene shortly after to attend to the involved pedestrian.
The victim was then rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Her identity was not released by the authorities pending identification and notification of the next-of-kin.
The driver was also not identified in the police report but authorities reported said she stayed at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have factored in the incident.
The Hayward Police Department officers gathered information and evidence at the scene and are still trying to figure out the factors of the crash.
SWITRS-derived California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) data over recent years show a moderate increase in serious pedestrian involvement in traffic collisions. In 2019, Hayward had 52 pedestrians killed or injured in fatal and injury collisions. That count dipped slightly to 51 in 2021, then rose to 41 in 2022, and further to 57 in 2023, placing the city in the upper tier for pedestrian victims among comparable California cities. Age subgroup data indicate that both children under 15 and older adults (65+) have been consistently represented in pedestrian victims, though the exact numbers fluctuated year-to-year.
If your loved one was involved in this pedestrian crash, a pedestrian accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal system in your pursuit of justice.