![[04-30-2025] Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Hit-And-Run DUI Crash at Forest and Lincoln Avenues in Palo Alto](https://ak1.to//Nu7z.webp)
A woman in her 70s was killed after being struck by a suspected DUI driver in Palo Alto on Wednesday night, April 30, 2025.
According to the Palo Alto Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. near the intersection of Forest and Lincoln avenues.
Palo Alto Fire Department crews responded to find the woman unconscious in the roadway. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Police stated that the driver fled the scene after striking the woman. During the investigation, officers discovered that the same vehicle had been involved in an earlier hit-and-run crash near Channing Avenue and Middlefield Road. No injuries were reported in the first crash.
Authorities identified the suspect as a 52-year-old Ignacio E. of East Palo Alto. He was arrested on the 1800 block of East Bayshore Road and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on felony charges of vehicular manslaughter, DUI causing injury, and hit-and-run causing injury.
The identity of the deceased woman has not yet been released. The crash remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
