Evelina Rodriguez Solis Killed in Gardena Crash Identified
GARDENA, Calif. (March 18, 2022) — Evelina Rodriguez Solis, 79, died following a pedestrian accident Saturday night at Vermont Avenue and West 149th Street in Gardena.
The crash happened about 6:17 p.m. on Saturday, March 12th , according to the California Highway Patrol. A driver in a Toyota Prius reportedly struck the elderly woman as she was attempting to cross the street in a crosswalk. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Vermont Avenue at the time of the collision next to Rosecrans Park.
Paramedics transported Evelina Solis to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Police closed several blocks in the area where the deadly Gardena pedestrian accident happened. Investigators are working on the case and piecing together evidence.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the victim as Evelina Rodriguez Solis.
There was no further information was available at this time.
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