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Woman Struck by Tow Truck, Killed in Oceanside: Police

The truck had been driving westbound on Mission Avenue and had a green light at the intersection when the collision happened

A 54-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a truck while crossing a road in Oceanside Thursday night, the Oceanside Police Department said.

The incident occurred at 8:37 p.m. on Mission Avenue and Airport Road, police said.

The woman was walking in a crosswalk on Misson Avenue when she was struck by a tow truck hauling a car.

The truck had been driving westbound on Mission Avenue and had a green light at the intersection when the collision happened, police said.

Despite life-saving measures, the woman was declared dead at the scene.

Police said the driver cooperated with officers. At this time, alcohol or speed do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

An advisory was sent out to drivers to avoid westbound Mission Avenue to Airport Road during the investigation.

No other information was available.

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