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Pedestrian Killed on Highway 101 in South San Francisco

Authorities say the woman was standing in the roadway before she was killed Saturday night.

Update: According to the San Mateo County coroner, the victim was Odalys Linares. She was 16 years old and died at the scene.

Editor's Note: Initial reports indicated the pedestrian struck was male. That information has since been clarified to determine the pedestrian was female.

All lanes have reopened on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in South San Francisco following a fatal pedestrian crash that shut down the freeway for more than two hours Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The pedestrian, a woman, was apparently killed in the road near the South Airport Boulevard offramp, according to Sgt. Diana McDermott.

The multi-vehicle collision, which was reported around 8:20 p.m., blocked all northbound lanes. A severe traffic alert was issued around 8:45 p.m.

An investigation is underway to determine how the pedestrian came to be on the roadway. She had already been struck when she was found by authorities.

-- Bay City News

Amber Carmona November 29, 2012 at 12:29 am
So it was oldays?
Amber Carmona November 29, 2012 at 12:47 am
Sorry odalys*
Jennifer Snyder November 29, 2012 at 02:15 pm
Why didn't they release the name and age?
Taylor Wiles November 29, 2012 at 03:12 pm
Jennifer, Amber is correct that the person who died last Saturday was Odalys Linares, and she was 16 years old.
jonathan arias November 29, 2012 at 06:44 pm
she was a close friend of mine and sadly it was Odalys Linares..
K November 29, 2012 at 09:27 pm
it was not suicide and the family still doesn't know what happened to her. its till an open investigation
Phillip Bailey November 29, 2012 at 09:37 pm
Just an FYI - for those that were clammoring for a name. They are not allowed to release names of minors until the proper time.
Johnny Martinez December 1, 2012 at 07:16 am
i think i seen part of this accident, why was she on the freeway? how did she get there?
Johnny Martinez December 1, 2012 at 07:24 am
i find it hard to believe it was suicide, i hope they do a thourough investigation. prayers for the family.
Gabbi Barraza December 1, 2012 at 02:10 pm
Rest easy love, your friends and family are missing you ..
Ivone Nance December 9, 2012 at 05:29 pm
I saw part of the accident and I still not believe, why she was there? I am feel sorry to the family because I have kids in my own. When I drive by I fell like she's still there; it is so sad. I am praying for her. God and Angels bless all family and friends of Odalys Linares.
Johnny Martinez December 9, 2012 at 08:08 pm
speaking of angels, i seen images that i cant explain hovering over the vehicle in front of me. these images slowed down time as i was driving 60 mph. then i seen a body on the ground and real time was real again. kind of hope the others that have witnessed more than what i have and share what they seen. if this poor young lady was murdered i want the guilty caught. there were about 4 cars pulled over by the time i passed 1 vehicle was a airport shuttle van
Johnny Martinez December 16, 2012 at 09:12 am
been noticing alot of people visiting the memorial, wish they would turn the the fotos around on the fence, you have to hop the fence to see the memorial.
Johnny Martinez December 16, 2012 at 09:13 am
and why isnt this bigger news? someone should be held responsible for this young lady
Denise Nelson December 16, 2012 at 03:35 pm
Do you make theses comments just to see your name in print?
First, my sympathies to the family and friends of the young woman. Chris, while I respect your taking the time to share your view, is it respectful of others to post a comment like this? Or are you just trying to stir (as seems likely) a reaction? An article involving a young life cut short doesn't seem the time to open a debate about women's equality. But that's just me....
Phillip Bailey December 16, 2012 at 07:54 pm
Denise is correct. Hey Laura time to "cap" this thread so that more people don't just pop by with moronic-type posts. In honor of the deceased and for the integrity of those left who are literate - you and Patch should either shut this topic down or hire some staffers at minimum wage to delete or ban people. This is not about those who holler free speech it's about common sense.
@ Chris Corbett: Get out much. Women go and do the same things your gender participates in. Your comment seems a bit neanderthal.
Johnny Martinez December 16, 2012 at 10:01 pm
chris i apreciate the relevance of your comment, and just like typical americans sum are more concerend about what they percieved in your statment over the issue of this blog. a girl who gets her head chopped off in afghanistan gets more attention than a girl murdered on american streets. wheres the toxology reports? wheres the dna?
Johnny Martinez December 16, 2012 at 10:32 pm
chris if anyone with common sense and dignity can comprehend coherently, they would realize, that the comments by denise and phillip are far more Atrocious. example they are trying to project what they percieved and manipulate others thoughts about your comment, then wants to shut down speech and a relevant blog of a murdered girl?
Denise Nelson December 17, 2012 at 12:26 am
Nor mine. Thank you...
Denise Nelson December 17, 2012 at 12:34 am
What? This isn't a blog. It is news. And no where did it mention murder. Nor did I try to manipulate or shut down free speech sir. Time for me to leave this thread. It was my observation on a flip comment and that is all. However you certainly are entitled to your opinion. Me and my "atrocious" comment are signing off.
Phillip Bailey December 17, 2012 at 08:17 pm
Are you serious with your various comment(s). You've said she was murdered, you said you saw angels hovering above, you say where are the Tox. reports, you say, you say, and you say, but are you part of the law enforcement agencies that are handling this sensitive issue? There have been NO reports suggesting that she was murdered!?!
Someone once said if we're not part of the solution, we're probably part of the problem. Your comments are sensationalized in my opinion!
Phillip Bailey December 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Are you between 18 and 26? Here is my quote: "Someone once said if we're not part of the solution, we're probably part of the problem. Your comments are sensationalized in my opinion!"
That means all of us, but you personalized it. You also are mentally weak to have to use the choice of language that you do in order to get your points across. IE (Moron and Piece of Crap) Keep it up (you probably) won't be here long. My biggest point is: Let the authorities do their job. If you were Michael Stogner I would adhere to your/his points but you are not, you act more like a Jerry Springer type.
Phillip Bailey December 17, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Chris, have any? You might need to share ;>)
Denise Nelson December 18, 2012 at 02:26 am
Dear sir, again, while I respect your right to share your opinion, you do not have the right to slander and bully. Further name calling, emails, and the like will not be tolerated. Respectful opinions of any view are appreciated. Please do not contact me again.
Phillip Bailey December 18, 2012 at 03:28 pm
Tragedies are dominating our lives right now. Lets take a time out to read 4 pages of a PDF that will help us talk with our children we love regardless if they are grown or of the same age as the children at Sony Hook.
Read more at: http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA12-4732/SMA12-4732.pdf
Phillip Bailey December 18, 2012 at 03:29 pm
*Stony Hook*
Joan S. Dentler (Editor) December 20, 2012 at 04:17 pm
Hey Johnny.....I'm asking you to please keep your comments relevant to the story. Patch gives readers an opportunity to make thoughtful, relevant comments---you're starting to get off track and sparring with other readers and personal attacks on other commenters is skating the line of our terms of service. If you'd like to have a meaningful conversation using the Patch platform, great. Just please be respectful. If you'd like to talk about this off the site, please email me at joan.dentler@patch.com.
Phillip Bailey December 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Thanks chris!
BrittanyH February 13, 2013 at 04:00 pm
This is soo sad and kills me everyday. I use to hang out with Odalys !! This was like a sister to my really good friend and we all use to hang out..:( She was such a YOUNG BEAUTIFUL STRONG person that would never just walk in front of cars on the freeway, no way! Somebody decided to take her life Nov,24th 2012 and are still out there enjoying their life with no consequences and it makes me sick to my stomach:( she had her whole life ahead of her!! Odalys deserves justice she didn't deserve to die! It saddens me that this happened 2 1/2 months ago and still no type of closure for the people that loved and adored her. They haven't heard a thing about it since! Someone must have been after her and threw her over the passway and she tried to get up and got ran over by a bunch of cars. What a sad crazy way to die, it really kills me. All we can do is hope she is in a better place and she gets justice for what happened to her. It would be really sad if the cops don't do a real good investigation and give up on this case because people can't sleep at night just wondering.. JUSTICE FOR ODALYS! MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY! LOVE YOU BABYGIRL
Johnny Martinez February 13, 2013 at 08:35 pm
TY brittany, my other thoughts on this is maybe she was on a party bus and fell out? but weather accident or crime the truth/justice needs to come out.

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