RAMONA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 76-year-old woman riding a three-wheel mobility scooter was hit and killed by a vehicle over the weekend in the Ramona area.
The incident occurred around 4:57 a.m. on Main Street and Julian Street, the California Highway Patrol said in a news release Monday.
Authorities say a 54-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota Camry northbound on Main Street (State Route 67) when the vehicle collided with the woman on the three-wheel mobility scooter traveling northbound on Main Street in low-lighting.
The Ramona woman was ejected from her mobility scooter onto the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, of Santa Maria, CA, was not hurt from the collision.
“For the safety of all roadway users, individuals operating mobility scooters are urged to use sidewalks or designated pathways whenever available,” said Cpt. Monteagudo with CHP. “When operating near roadways, wearing reflective clothing, using lights, and remaining in well-lit areas can significantly reduce the risk of collisions.”
CHP confirmed driving under the influence was not a factor in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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