ALHAMBRA, Calif. - On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at approximately 2:13 PM, the Alhambra Police Department’s Communication Center received multiple 911 calls of a traffic incident involving a female pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and San Marino Avenue in Alhambra, California. Alhambra Police Officers responded to the location and found a female approximately 60-65 years old suffering from major injuries. Alhambra Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local trauma center, where she succumbed to her injuries.
During the initial investigation, officers learned the vehicle involved was making a left turn from westbound San Marino Avenue to southbound Garfield Avenue when it struck the victim who was crossing Garfield Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The driver of the car remained on the scene and is cooperating with traffic investigators.
Alhambra Police Department Traffic Investigators are at the location and are handling the investigation. If you witnessed this accident or you have information, please contact the Alhambra Police Department Traffic Section at (626) 570-5119.
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Media Contact: Michael Montano, Sergeant
626-570-5177, mmontano@alhambrapd.org