Woman, dog hit and killed by SUV in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. - A homeless woman and her dog died after being struck by an SUV in Anaheim, police said Monday.

Officers were sent to Euclid Street near Cris Avenue about 9:25 p.m. Sunday, said Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer.

"Arriving officers located a 43-year-old female suffering from major injuries, and a deceased dog in the southbound lanes of Euclid Street," Carringer said. "The female pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center. However, she was pronounced deceased."

The victim was identified as Jessica Jaynee Jenkins of Fullerton, according to Orange County sheriff's Sgt. Scott Steinle.

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"The initial investigation revealed the woman, a local transient, and her dog attempted to cross illegally, eastbound across Euclid Street when they were struck by the motorist driving southbound," Steinle said.

The 22-year-old man who was driving the Dodge SUV remained at the scene and did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, investigators said.