Marla Simone Shaffer Obituary – The woman who was tragically killed after being hit by a car while walking along Highway 20 on Sunday night has been identified by authorities as Marla Simone Shaffer, a 58-year-old resident of Clearlake. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Shaffer was walking south across the highway towards the Pomo Pumps gas station near Robinson Rancheria in Nice at around 7:30 p.m. that evening.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office reported that she walked into the westbound lane of the highway and was struck by a vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries. CHP Sgt. Joel Skeen stated that it seemed Shaffer was walking from Robinson Casino to Pomo Pumps, a route she had taken in the past. Skeen also mentioned that it was unclear whether she misjudged the traffic or mistakenly believed that the vehicle would stop or turn.
He emphasized that the dark and stormy conditions on the roadway were not conducive to anyone’s safety. At this point, the CHP has not determined if drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.