A pedestrian is killed near HMB Airport

A pedestrian was struck and killed near the Half Moon Bay Airport Saturday, around 9:54 p.m.,  at Airport Road and Los Banos Avenue [Map], by a vehicle driven by Tammy Houston of Half Moon Bay. Houston, who left the scene to call for help, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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