Woman Hit Crossing El Camino Real in Belmont

A pedestrian crossing Ruth Avenue at El Camino was struck by a car Thursday evening.

According to Belmont Police Dept. spokesman Capt. Pat Halleran, at about 5:25 p.m. Thursday, police and fire units responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car  at the intersection of Ruth Avenue and El Camino Real.  

Officers found that a 49-year-old Moss Beach woman, who was crossing Ruth Avenue northbound, had been struck by a Honda sedan that was turning right onto El Camino Real from Ruth Avenue. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by Belmont Fire Department paramedics and was transported to an area hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 26 year old Belmont man, apparently stopped for the stop sign on Ruth Avenue, but failed to see the pedestrian, who stepped off the curb shortly before the driver began his turn.

The Belmont Police Department reminds motorists to be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists, and not to assume drivers see you. In this case, the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and thought the driver saw her. If possible wear light colored clothing and/or carry a flashlight when walking during darkness.