Woman Was Running In 91 Freeway Lanes When Struck, Killed: CHP Update

RIVERSIDE, CA — A 44-year-old woman who was fatally struck on the Riverside (91) Freeway earlier this week was running in traffic lanes when she was hit by a minivan driver, authorities said Friday.

Patricia Grady of Riverside was fatally injured shortly after 8 p.m. Monday on the eastbound 91, just west of Van Buren Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officer Javier Navarro told City News Service several motorists passed Grady as she was "running in the lanes of traffic," prompting them to call 911.

Patrol units were rolling to the location when a Kia Sedona hit the victim in the slow lane, hurling her onto the Tyler Street onramp for the eastbound 91, according to Navarro.

"The driver immediately stopped and attempted to render first aid," he said.

The motorist's identity was not disclosed.

CHP units and Riverside Fire Department paramedics arrived within minutes, initiating resuscitative efforts, but Grady was pronounced dead at the scene 10 minutes later.

Navarro said the driver was questioned but not arrested.

It was unclear why the victim was running on the freeway.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information was asked to contact the CHP Riverside office at 951-637-8000.