Crime & Safety
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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-Bay City News