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Santa Rosa Teen Dies After Crosswalk Collision as Police Probe Continues

Police say fault remains under review with no charges filed.

Natalee Fisher, 19, dreamed of working in trauma medicine. She died Saturday after being struck by a driver as she walked her dog.
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Natalee Fisher, 19, died Saturday after a Honda driver hit her while she was walking her dog Thursday evening.
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Overview

  • Nineteen-year-old Natalee Fisher died days after she and her dog were struck in a marked crosswalk near Northwest Community Park on West Steele Lane.
  • The driver, a 42-year-old Santa Rosa woman, stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers.
  • Investigators report no indication of alcohol use and say speed does not appear to have contributed, and traffic signals in the area appeared to be functioning.
  • Police are still determining who had the right of way, and no charging decision has been made.
  • The family's dog, Sebastian, was injured and is recovering, while a growing memorial and a fundraiser support funeral and veterinary costs.