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Elderly woman fatally struck by vehicle in Chino

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An elderly woman was found dead after she was fatally struck by a vehicle in Chino.

On Wednesday, officers responded to reports of a collision on Euclid Avenue, just south of Pine Avenue around 8:23 p.m.

When they arrived, they found Karin James, a 79-year-old Ontario resident, dead at the scene.

James was walking on Euclid Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle driving southbound on the 16700 block, police said.

The driver called police and stayed at the scene until officers arrived, authorities said.

The case remains under investigation. Officials are seeking witnesses, security camera footage, or any additional information about the deadly crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Baas at Kbaas@chinopd.org or call 909-334-3148.