A woman who was hit by a Riverside police cruiser while crossing the street has died, authorities said.

The woman was hit at the intersection of Madison and Emerald streets just before 8 a.m. on Sunday. Police said the woman started to cross as the officer was driving through the intersection in his marked police car, and she was walking outside the crosswalk.

She died Sunday night at the hospital. Police have not released her name.

An investigation is under way. The officer was not injured.

Cause of the Riverside Pedestrian Accident

This incident remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team. Based on the limited information provided in news accounts, it is unclear if the off-duty officer could have done anything to avoid the accident. Investigating officers are surely looking at the vehicle speed, possible driver distraction, and other factors in determining why this accident happened.

Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

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