A woman struck at a San Jacinto intersection as she attempted to push her toddler across the street in a stroller succumbed to her injuries following a week under intensive care, authorities said Thursday.
The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, died Wednesday at a regional trauma center, where she had been since being hit last month, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Sgt. Patrick Lynch said that about 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, the woman was in an “unmarked crosswalk” at Dillon Avenue and State Street when she started across Dillon with her child in the stroller.
“A driver stopped at a stop sign … proceeded to make a right turn, (and) the vehicle struck the pedestrian, knocking her to the ground,” Lynch said, adding that the toddler was not hurt.
The motorist, who wasn’t identified, immediately stopped and called 911, the sergeant said.
The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition and had been undergoing treatment since the time of her injuries when she passed.
Deputies questioned the motorist, who “cooperated fully with the investigation,” according to Lynch.
The party was not arrested. However, Lynch said detectives may pursue “criminal charges … pending the outcome” of the investigation, which remains open.
Anyone with information was encouraged to contact the San Jacinto sheriff’s station at 951-766-2366.