South Tahoe pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle

A South Lake Tahoe woman who was crossing Highway 50 Wednesday night died from her injuries Thursday morning at Renown Medical Center in Reno, where she had been airlifted.

The name of the 62-year-old is not being released pending notification of her family.

South Lake Tahoe police Officer Deanna Lewis works the accident scene Feb. 9. Photo/Kathryn Reed

The accident occurred about 6pm Feb. 9 in front of Grocery Outlet. Officers said the woman was jaywalking across the highway when she was hit leaving the store.

Traffic headed toward Stateline was backed up for a while that night. Vehicles were diverted through the parking at Grocery Outlet while officers took measurements on the highway and collected evidence.

“He was not speeding. He just didn’t see her walk in front of him,” Sgt. Shannon Laney said of the driver.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report