STOCKTON – Authorities with the California Highway Patrol are investigating a collision that claimed the life of a 71 year old woman Thursday evening.
The crash happened shortly before 7:00pm near the intersection of Leesburg Place and West Benjamin Holt Drive. Early reports indicate that a woman was found on the ground unconscious after she was struck by an unknown model pickup truck. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities closed the roadway to investigate the crash. Thursday night, officials had no indications if drugs or alcohol played a factor.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the pickup truck was silver in color, last seen traveling eastbound from the crash scene.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact the Stockton CHP office at (209) 938-4800.