A devastating accident took a life at the intersection of Home Avenue and Gateway Drive in Fairmont Park, as reported by the San Diego Police Department. The fatal collision, occurring just before 5 PM yesterday, involved a pedestrian and a motorist in what stands as a grim reminder of the city's ongoing traffic safety challenges.

According to the SDPD Watch Commander's Log, a 32-year-old woman was at the wheel of her 2020 Honda Pilot, driving northbound on Home Ave when the accident occurred. Approaching the Gateway Drive intersection, tragedy struck as a 52-year-old woman walking, stepped directly into the path of the oncoming vehicle.

The motorist, unable to avoid the sudden collision, struck the pedestrian, inflicting severe injuries. Emergency responders rushed her to the hospital to save her life. Despite these efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The incident has since pulled the SDPD's Traffic Division into an active investigation, piecing together the moments that led up to the fatal encounter.

As this inquiry unfolds, law enforcement urges witnesses or anyone with potentially relevant information to come forward and assist. The community is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or reach out to the SDPD directly.