A woman lost her life in an auto-pedestrian collision in Napa, California, on Friday, July 31st. The Napa County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Katherine Elizabeth MacMahon, a 28-year-old resident of the city.
The coroner officials reported that the accident happened shortly before 5:15 a.m., with the victim in a lane of travel on the northbound State Route 29 near Wine Country Avenue. The accident report showed that at least two cars struck MacMahon, leaving her with wounds that claimed her life at the scene.
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Two of the drivers involved stayed at the collision site and cooperated with the investigation. The Napa Police Department said that alcohol, drugs, or speed did not contribute to the accident. The inquiry is ongoing, and the investigators would release an update as events unfold.
The problem of pedestrians dying in traffic collisions is on the rise in California. The Cal-Office of Traffic Safety believes that pedestrians and drivers share the blame when they collide and advocate for a partnership between the two to promote safe road habits and make safety a priority.
OTS sees safety as a two-way street and advises pedestrians to avoid busy traffic lanes and stick to sidewalks and crosswalks. Wearing bright colors and holding flashlights at night also goes a long way in helping pedestrians stay visible at night. On their part, drivers must yield to people walking or crossing the road, drive at a speed that would enable them to stop in time to avoid a collision, and obey traffic lights and stop signs.
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