Information Sought in the Death and Stolen Bicycle of a Pedestrian Struck Down Near The Armory
FULLERTON — An ongoing investigation seeks information about an unknown suspect who stole the bicycle of a woman struck down by a vehicle as she walked her bike across the street in front of the Fullerton Armory on March 27th at approximately 6:00 AM.
Fullerton Police Officers sped to the scene amidst reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
Authorities announced, “Upon arrival, officers located a 65-year-old female with significant life-threatening injuries lying in the number-two lane of southbound Brookhurst Street south of Valencia Drive. Fullerton Fire responded and pronounced the female deceased at the scene.”
scene of incident
Investigation at the scene in front of the Fullerton Armory, where the homeless are reportedly endangering drivers by not crossing in a crosswalk, revealed that a 26-year-old female in a black 2015 Mazda 4-door sedan heading southbound on Brookhurst struck the westbound-heading pedestrian.
Fullerton PD stated, “The 26-year-old driver remained at the scene and she is cooperating with Investigators. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.”
Witness statements corroborated that the victim had been walking her bicycle at the time she was struck down by the vehicle. Adding to the tragedy, the arriving officers discovered that the bicycle had been stolen by an unknown person.
Investigators believe that the bicycle has evidentiary value. Anyone who has information regarding the identity of the person responsible for the theft of the bicycle as well as the physical location of the bicycle itself is urged to contact Fullerton Police Traffic Bureau (714) 738-5313. To provide information anonymously, call Orange County Crime Stoppers (855) TIP-OCCS or via their website at www.p3tips.com/913.
