[01-05-2026] Riverside County, CA – Woman Killed After Stepping Into Path of Oncoming Vehicle at Grand Avenue and Stoneman Street in Lakeland Village

A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed after stepping into the path of an oncoming vehicle in Lakeland Village, Riverside County, on Monday night, January 5, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Danielle L., an itinerant, was walking southbound on Grand Avenue when she suddenly stepped into traffic just after 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Stoneman Street.

A 33-year-old woman driving a 2010 Toyota Prius southbound on Grand Avenue at an estimated 45 mph collided with Danielle, leaving no time to brake or swerve. The impact threw Danielle a short distance south of Stoneman.

The Prius driver, identified only as a resident of Lake Elsinore, immediately stopped and waited for first responders. She was not injured. Riverside County Fire Department paramedics pronounced Danielle dead at the scene 10 minutes later.

The motorist was questioned by officers and showed no signs of impairment. She was not arrested. It remains unclear whether the victim was intoxicated, and an autopsy is pending.

The investigation is ongoing.

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• Check yourself for any injuries.
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