A 90-year-old woman died after being struck by a car yesterday in Millbrae, authorities said. Emergency responders took her to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The collision was reported shortly before 3 PM in the 500 block of Richmond Drive. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and anyone with information is asked to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office at (650) 363-4911, according to SFGATE.
Sheriff's Office Seeks Witnesses
The Sheriff's Office is hoping nearby residents or passersby can help fill in the blanks on what led up to the crash. "Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about it is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at (650) 363-4911," the department said, per SFGATE. Investigators will review the scene and available evidence to determine what led to the collision.
State Pushes Road-Safety Investments
The deadly collision comes as state officials have been directing more money toward roadway safety projects. In March 2025, the Governor's office announced nearly $300 million in federal funding for hundreds of local traffic-safety projects across California, including pedestrian and intersection improvements on Peninsula corridors, according to the Governor of California.
Local Trends and Next Steps
Regional planning agencies and local leaders have identified redesigns, lighting, and targeted engineering projects as key strategies to prevent collisions that disproportionately injure older pedestrians. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority’s planning materials and local analyses identify redesign and targeted investments as tools to reduce deaths and serious injuries on busy corridors, which officials say complements state funding efforts; investigators continue their work into this Millbrae crash.
