Pedestrian Fatality Reported on Ralph Appezzato Parkway, Alameda

A tragic pedestrian accident in Alameda on January 17, 2024, resulted in the death of 59-year-old Karen Conway. She was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway at the Coral Sea Street intersection, reportedly in a marked crosswalk. The driver, a 70-year-old man, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, who are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. This incident marks the first traffic fatality of the year in Alameda. Emergency responders transported Conway to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The community mourns her loss, and the investigation continues as officials seek information from witnesses.