Officials name woman killed by vehicle in Ojai

Officials on Monday named the woman hit and killed by a vehicle the previous day while crossing a street in Ojai. 

The victim was identified as Edith Rubaloff, 83, of Ojai, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's office. An autopsy has not yet been completed. 

The incident was reported at 5:53 p.m. at the intersection of Maricopa Highway, also known as Highway 33, and Vallerio Avenue, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. 

Rubaloff had been in the crosswalk when she was hit by a Honda Civic. She was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead on arrival, sheriff's officials said.

The sheriff's office provides police services in Ojai and surrounding unincorporated areas.

The driver of the Honda was an 89-year-old woman who cooperated with authorities, sheriff's Capt. Eric Buschow said. The incident did not appear to involve alcohol or drugs, he said.

Both the victim and the driver lived in surrounding neighborhoods, Buschow said. The incident is being investigated by the sheriff's traffic unit.

Gretchen Wenner covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. Reach her at gretchen.wenner@vcstar.com or 805-437-0270.

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