Photo by Mia Duncans
A 91-year-old motorist ran over two people Monday morning while backing out of a parking space at the Mar Vista Post Office parking lot off Grandview Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.
A 74-year-old woman struck by the SUV died at the scene and an 83-year-old man, believed to be the victim’s husband, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the 1987 Mitsubishi Montero has not been charged with a crime and was released after being questioned by officers at the scene, according to an LAPD statement.
Mia Duncans, photo editor of the Santa Monica College Corsair, was on the scene and reported hearing screams in the parking lot and described the driver as distraught following the crash.
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Rest in Peace Yolande. She was a great woman with a heart of gold.
Yolande, Thank you for all that you did to make a difference and giving to others. This is such sad news! God Bless your family our prayers are with them. Rest In Peace.
Thank you for all your generosity and helped with Multiple sclerosis . Thank you your being a great supporter of Art and sharing it with all of us. Our prayers are with your husband and the whole family. You will be greatly miss, Ms. Yolande!