Pedestrian Fatalities and Injuries in Various Incidents

A tragic incident in Essex has resulted in the death of a 52-year-old woman after a car mounted the pavement and struck her and her daughter. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her 23-year-old daughter sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody. In a separate incident, a 66-year-old man was fatally struck by a van in El Monte, California, and investigations are ongoing. Additionally, a 68-year-old woman was seriously injured in Vancouver when a driver hit her while she was crossing the street, prompting police to seek witnesses. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in various regions.