Second San Rafael Pedestrian Fatality This Year Prompts Police Investigation

A pedestrian fatality occurred on Wednesday morning in downtown San Rafael when an 86-year-old woman, Susan Y. Jung, was struck and killed while crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Second Street and A Street. The San Rafael Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team responded and determined the pedestrian was in the designated crosswalk at the time of the collision, with the driver cooperating and no drugs or alcohol believed to be factors. The incident resulted in temporary street closures and a forensic investigation, with the Marin County Coroner's Office handling victim identification and notification of next of kin. This marks the second pedestrian death in downtown San Rafael since September, highlighting a wider national trend of increasing pedestrian fatalities due to factors such as reckless driving and inadequate infrastructure. Authorities and legal experts emphasize the importance of thorough investigations to address road conditions and driver responsibility in such cases. Meanwhile, a separate pedestrian fatality was reported on the Harbor Freeway in South Los Angeles, further underscoring ongoing pedestrian safety challenges in California.