Sheila Gibson Struck and Killed in 10th Street West Accident [Palmdale, CA]

Palmdale, CA (July 17, 2021) – On Friday, a 60-year-old homeless woman, Sheila Gibson, died in 10th Street West accident.

The fatal crash happened at about 9:27 p.m. south of Avenue N-8.

An 18-year-old female was on a 2002 Honda Civic southbound in the Number 2 lane.

Suddenly, the vehicle struck Gibson who was walking eastbound on the same lane.

Emergency responders pronounced Gibson dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the authorities are still investigating this fatal pedestrian accident.

Please contact the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400 or Detective Steve Quiroz at 661-272-2423 if you have further details about this crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the loved ones of Sheila Gibson. May you have the strength during this difficult time.

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Americans, as well as others around the world, have taken it upon themselves to walk outside daily. Taking walks is usually the only time in which people are spending outside.

The increase of foot traffic on local sidewalks, intersections, and roads seems harmless enough.

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