Salinas, CA — A fatal pedestrian collision resulted in the death of 42-year-old Yuriana Lopez of Salinas on Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, according to KSBW.
According to Salinas PD, the accident occurred on Airport Boulevard near Roy Diaz Street. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved remained at the location and is cooperating with the investigation. Officials confirmed that DUI is not suspected in the crash.
In a statement, the Salinas Police Department urged both drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution, especially given the recent rise in fatal accidents. This incident marks the city’s ninth fatal accident of the year and the third in just a few weeks.
Wrongful Death Claims
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