A tragic incident in a California neighborhood has left residents stunned. The small town is searching for answers after an elderly woman was killed in an accident involving a garbage truck. The woman, 69, was decapitated. Keep reading to find out what we know about the tragic accident that left a family in shambles.
Elderly California Woman Decapitated By Garbage Truck
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, dump truck and garbage truck accidents account for nearly 6% of vehicle fatalities. In many cases, the deaths are a result of collisions between the trucks and other vehicles on the road. But sometimes, the deaths involve a pedestrian.
Maria Rubalcava, 69, was reportedly walking to the grocery store when she was hit by a garbage truck. Fox 11 and other outlets reported that the woman was decapitated and died immediately.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Bishop and Shelton streets in Santa Ana, California, on Wednesday, November 19. Police responded to the call around 8 a.m. that morning. When they arrived, they discovered that the garbage truck had struck and killed the elderly woman.
The police report said that the garbage truck driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative. “Based on the preliminary investigation, the trash truck was traveling eastbound on Bishop St. when it made a right turn onto southbound Shelton St. at the roundabout. The truck subsequently struck Rubalcava as she was crossing the street,” the official report on the incident stated.
Neighbors Point To Removal Of Stop Signs
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