Woman dies after being hit by car in Gilbert, Arizona

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

A 32-year-old woman died after being struck by a white Volkswagen SUV in Gilbert, Arizona on Wednesday morning.

A 32-year-old woman, Celia Yamasaki, was struck by a white Volkswagen SUV on Colorado Street in Gilbert, Arizona on Wednesday morning just before 10:30 a.m. She was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died from those injuries, as confirmed by Gilbert police on Friday.

The 43-year-old driver remained at the scene and was taken to hospital for further evaluation. Police say investigators believe the driver showed signs of impairment, though charges are pending while the investigation continues. Video from the scene shows the white Volkswagen SUV with damage to its front end as authorities investigated the crash.

How it is being reported

• Impairment suspected after woman hit, killed by SUV in GilbertA woman has died after being struck by a car in Gilbert Wednesday morning, and police believe the driver may have been impaired.KOLD · 9 Oct, 15:12
• Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in GilbertA pedestrian is fighting for their life after being hit by a car in the East Valley Wednesday morning.Azfamily · 7 Oct, 21:55

In this story: Celia Yamasaki · Gilbert · Colorado Street · Gilbert police

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