72-Year-Old Woman Dies After Car Hits Her and Children in Madera Crosswalk

Two children also struck but released from hospital, driver cooperated with investigation

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 72-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car while crossing the street with two children in Madera, California. The incident occurred on Friday at the intersection of North Granada Drive and West Cleveland Avenue when a vehicle made a southbound turn and hit the three pedestrians in the crosswalk. The two children, ages 9 and 10, were taken to the hospital but have since been released. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation, which is still ongoing to determine if any criminal charges are warranted.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and children, is an ongoing concern in many communities. This tragic incident highlights the need for increased awareness and safety measures around crosswalks to protect those on foot from vehicle collisions.

The details

According to police, the 72-year-old woman was crossing the street with the two children when a vehicle making a southbound turn struck all three pedestrians in the crosswalk. The woman was taken to the hospital but did not survive her injuries, while the two children were treated and released. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, which is still underway to determine if any criminal charges will be filed.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 11, 2026.
  • Police responded to the scene on North Granada Drive and West Cleveland Avenue.

The players

72-year-old woman

The pedestrian who was killed in the collision.

Two children (ages 9 and 10)

The other pedestrians struck by the vehicle, who were treated and released from the hospital.

Driver

The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrians, who remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.

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What’s next

Investigators are still working with the Madera County District Attorney's Office to determine if any criminal charges will be filed against the driver.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for increased vigilance and safety measures around crosswalks to protect vulnerable pedestrians, especially the elderly and children, from vehicle collisions.