News Update: Woman, 88, fatally hit by driver in Cedar Park 

CEDAR PARK, TX – Cedar Park police confirmed that it was an 88-year-old woman who lost her life when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing Royal Lane and Lone Star Drive Monday.

A police press release indicates that the pedestrian, identified as Elisabeth Baker, a Cedar Park local, was walking on the southbound lanes when she was struck by a pickup truck. 

An update in regards to last night’s fatal auto-pedestrian incident. pic.twitter.com/XKT6me2mg0

— Cedar Park Police (@CedarParkPD) December 17, 2024

The pickup truck driver was unable to see Baker as she was wearing dark clothing and was unable to stop in time, thus leading to the collision. 

Police confirmed the driver stayed at the scene and did not announce any criminal charges filed against them. The police department’s highway enforcement unit launched an investigation and has not released additional information. 

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