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Woman dies after being struck by car in Lancaster

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fatal crashLANCASTER – A woman walking in the roadway was hit and killed by a car early Thursday morning, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened around 6:44 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, on Avenue I east of 25th Street East in Lancaster, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed a female adult was walking in the roadway of Avenue I during the pre-dawn hours of Thursday morning. A Nissan sedan, being driven by a female adult, was [traveling] east on Avenue I passing 25th Street East when the pedestrian walked in front of [the vehicle],” the news release states.

“The driver of the Nissan saw the pedestrian just before colliding with her and attempted to avoid the collision,” the news release states.

The Nissan struck the pedestrian, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

She was identified as 58-year-old Bonnie Kay Kossel of Lancaster, coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Thursday afternoon.

“Driving under the influence does not appear to be a factor, and it is unknown if the pedestrian was under the influence at the time of the collision,” the sheriff’s news release states.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact traffic investigators at Lancaster Sheriff Station at 661-948-8466.

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12 comments for "Woman dies after being struck by car in Lancaster"

  1. I pray for all involved, I pray for those who have posted above, that u write it down on a piece of paper. 24 Hours later u should review that paper u wrote before u decide to post it. I don’t have a car, I have to walk to go to my job, should I not have a job because I don’t have a car or a licenses? Im not sure anywhere is safe anymore. Inside my car outside my car, cars go thew homes, should i not live in one of those either? I don’t know much to this story, but seems the unfortunate woman that lost her life her was perhaps intoxicated, and again, idk, but what if she drove home, and she killed someone else? Does this make anything better? I feel maybe that woman made a responsible decision by not driving drunk, that unfortunately turned out extremely bad. May she rest in peace. God bless her soul.

  2. There is a well maintained sidewalk on both sides of the street and Ave I is very wide right there. I don’t know why she would be in the street unless she was crossing it mid block. There are mobile home parks on both sides, making cause for a dangerous shortcut. Nearby at 25th, crosswalks with pedestrian controls all the way around the intersection would have been a safer choice.

  3. you can walk down the street but NOT in the roadway and you have a responsibility as a pedestrian to follow rules of the road as well. It’s common sense to wear reflective clothing when it’s dark and to keep yourself safe.

  4. Its not about her not been able to walk on the street its sad that this poor women passed away.And my condolences go out to the family. But honestly people need to be a little more aware of this situation its not good to be walking at night or in the dark so many people have died from this and i dont believe its the drivers fault. Me as a really precaution driver i get terrified to drive at night why because on the west side there is sooo many people running around j walking thinking its okay and nothing is gonna happen like no. Its soooo hard to see people at night.

  5. RIP Bonnie. This is very tragic news. My family was very sad to have heard of her unexpected passing on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

  6. why do people do this? what in the world makes you think it is safe to walk on the side of the road after hours….I have seen people do this many times and I always wonder why?! at least wear something bright!!!