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Pedestrian Killed on Ralston Identified

Woman was crossing Ralston Avenue Sunday evening when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a Belmont man.

The San Mateo County coroner's office has identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed in Belmont on Sunday evening as Lourdes Gallegos, of San Mateo.

Gallegos, 71, was struck by a 1983 Chevrolet in the 900 block of Ralston Avenue at about 5:30 p.m., Belmont police Capt. Dan DeSmidt said.

DeSmidt said the driver, a 20-year-old Belmont man, remained at the scene after the accident and cooperated with police.

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There was no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

Police are still investigating the accident but DeSmidt said it appears Gallegos might have been trying to cross the street in a spot where there is no crosswalk.

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