82-Year-Old Woman Dies in Pedestrian Collision near Buena Vista Street

BURBANK, CA (October 17, 2023) - Tuesday morning, a pedestrian accident claimed the life of Maryland Charette on West Verdugo Avenue.

At approximately 9:00 a.m., authorities were called to the location, situated near North Buena Vista Street. According to reports, the incident occurred when the driver of a westbound Toyota Tundra pickup-truck turned left onto southbound Buena Vista Street.

The Toyota then struck a woman who was walking west within a marked crosswalk, just south of Verdugo Avenue.

Paramedics arrived at the scene and rushed the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The victim was later identified as 82-year-old Charette from Burbank.

In addition, the driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. The Burbank Police Department is urging anyone who possesses additional information about the collision to get in touch with Detective Murphy at (818) 238-3103. Further details will be made available when they are released.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Maryland Charette.

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