Published: June 3, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC
(Stanton, CA) – Two women died after a vehicle struck them as they crossed a street in the Stanton area of Orange County on a Monday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The collision was reported at about 9 p.m. on Cerritos Avenue near Magnolia Avenue, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said. Deputies who arrived at the scene located two injured pedestrians.
Investigators said the two women, a 61-year-old and her 34-year-old adult daughter, were hit by a white BMW as they walked across Magnolia Avenue. Both were transported to a hospital, where they later died from their injuries.
According to sheriff's investigators, the women were not within a crosswalk when they were struck. The department said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Officials said impairment was not suspected and that no arrest was made.
Analysis of the Stanton Pedestrian Collision
The information available comes from official sources and remains preliminary, and nothing here should be read as a conclusion about how this collision occurred or who, if anyone, bears legal responsibility. What follows is a general description of the legal framework California applies to pedestrian collisions.
When a pedestrian is struck outside a crosswalk, investigators often examine the conduct of everyone involved. California Vehicle Code section 21954 generally requires a pedestrian crossing at a point other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk to yield to vehicles that are close enough to pose an immediate hazard, while that same statute preserves a driver's separate duty to exercise due care for the safety of people on foot. The basic speed law in Vehicle Code section 22350 also bars driving faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions, so investigators may look at vehicle speed and visibility at the location.
Because the reported outcome was a death, California's wrongful-death and survival statutes can become relevant. Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 identifies who may bring a wrongful-death action, generally a surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and certain other heirs, and Code of Civil Procedure section 377.30 governs survival claims that pass to a decedent's personal representative or successor in interest. Where the conduct of more than one person is examined, Civil Code section 1431.2 allocates non-economic damages in proportion to each party's share of fault, which is why a complete factual reconstruction matters before any conclusion is reached.
These statutes describe possibilities, not findings. Whether any of them ultimately applies depends entirely on evidence that has not yet been made public.
What Families and Survivors Can Do
Families facing a loss like this can request a copy of the official collision report once it is completed, keep any records of medical care, and preserve evidence such as the location, nearby surveillance video, and witness contact information before it disappears. California sets firm deadlines for legal claims, generally two years for many personal-injury and wrongful-death actions under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and shorter windows can apply if a public entity is involved, so timing matters. Speaking with a qualified attorney early can help families understand their options and protect those deadlines. To discuss a specific situation, call or text (888) 800-6731 or click here for a free case review.
About the Author
Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.
This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.
Sources:
1. ABC7 – Mother, daughter hit and killed by car while crossing street in Stanton, deputies say – ABC7 Los Angeles: https://abc7.com/post/mother-daughter-hit-killed-car-stanton/19220056/
