San Rafael, California – The San Rafael community is grieving the tragic loss of Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente, a 19-year-old resident who was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning, January 14, near the intersection of Point San Pedro Road and Summit Avenue. The devastating collision occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m., during a busy morning commute.

According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, a preliminary investigation conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) determined that Lucia was walking near or within a crosswalk when she was struck by a green Toyota Tundra. CHP officers, sheriff’s deputies, and local firefighters responded swiftly after receiving reports of the crash. Upon arrival, Lucia was found unconscious and suffering from multiple traumatic injuries.

Despite immediate and determined efforts by emergency medical personnel, Lucia was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the Toyota Tundra remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. At this time, officials have not determined whether speed, impairment, or distraction played a role in the fatal collision.

The crash prompted the closure of at least one lane on Point San Pedro Road for several hours as investigators carefully documented evidence and worked to reconstruct the events leading up to the incident. The CHP and Marin County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.