Peggy McClendon Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Arden Way in Carmichael

Teen Driver Hits 2 Pedestrians on Arden Way near McClaren Drive Killing One and Badly Injuring the Other

CARMICHAEL, CA (March 22, 2019) – One pedestrian was killed and another was badly injured after being struck by a car Friday morning in Carmichael.
The fatal crash happened around 9:31 a.m. on Arden Way near McClaren Drive.
According to the California Highway Patrol, two female pedestrians were walking along Arden Way where there was no sidewalk when a 16-year-old driver swerved onto the shoulder and struck them.
The two victims, both 72-year-old women, were taken to a hospital with major injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, one of the victims, identified as a Peggy McClendon of Carmichael, did not survive and was declared dead.
The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with authorities. Drugs and/or alcohol were not being ruled out as factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Peggy McClendon. We also wish the injured victim a swift and steady recovery.

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