DATE OF RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, at approximately 5:58 am, officers received a call regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle versus a pedestrian in the area of the 3000 block of Valley Ave. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Walnut Sheriff’s were first on the scene and remained there until the West Covina Police units arrived. The unidentified female sustained head trauma and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The West Covina Police Departments Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene to handle the investigation. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cause of the collision is still ongoing, however, no foul play is suspected. The identification of the decedent will be handled by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the West Covina Police Department Tip-line at 626-939-8688, you may remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip at www.crimestoppersusa.org.
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Information released by:
West Covina Police Department
Community Relations Officer Alexus Napoles
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
626 939-8500
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