Gretchen Elliott has been identified by authorities as the victim in a pedestrian collision that occurred on January 22 in Vallejo. Ms. Elliot, a 23-year-old woman who may or may not have been homeless, was walking on Lewis Brown Drive shortly before 7:00 p.m. when she was hit by a Kia Soul. The driver, a 52-year-old resident of Vallejo, reportedly stopped and cooperated with investigators. Ms. Elliot was taken to a hospital by first-responders, but she died shortly afterward. The cause of the tragic incident is currently under investigation.

We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased during this difficult time.

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