A woman who worked as a nanny for singer Katharine McPhee and her husband, David Foster, reportedly died after an elderly woman hit her at a San Fernando Valley car dealership.
A source identified Yadira Calito, 55, to TMZ Tuesday as the woman struck on Aug. 9 by the 84-year-old driver of a Toyota RAV4 that crashed into Hamer Toyota’s customer reception area.
The Los Angeles Police Department declined to confirm the identity of the deceased woman when contacted by The Post on Tuesday.
According to a LAPD press release, the elderly driver, a resident of Mission Hills, accelerated for unknown reasons and collided with several people inside the building.
Katharine McPhee and David Foster welcomed their son, Rennie, in February 2021. Katharine McPhee/Instagram
Yadira Calito was 55. Yadira Calito/FacebookThe driver was not injured but caused injuries to two male employees, a 23-year-old and a 35-year-old, as well as a 55-year-old female customer, presumably Calito.
All three victims were rushed to the hospital where the two men were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to make a full recovery.
The LAPD said that the driver mistook the brake for the accelerator. FOX 11 Los Angeles
One person was killed in the collision. FOX 11 Los AngelesThe female customer had fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
No arrests have been made in regard to the collision, the LAPD stated.
The Post has reached out to reps for McPhee and Foster as well as Hamer Toyota for comment on the incident.
Katharine McPhee was spotted at LAX on Friday. LSN / BACKGRIDThe dealership addressed an “event” on its Facebook page on Aug. 9, saying it would be closed the rest of the day and “resume operations” on Aug. 10.
“Our primary concern at this time is the well-belong of those who were injured. We ask for the community’s understanding and patience,” the statement read.
Two male car dealership employees were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. FOX 11 Los AngelesMcPhee and Foster announced Friday that there had been “a horrible tragedy” in their family, prompting the “American Idol” alum to leave the couple’s “David Foster and Friends” tour in Asia.
“Dearest Jakarta fans, it’s with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final two shows of our Asia run,” the “Terrified” singer announced on Instagram.
“David [Foster] and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family. Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love Katharine.”
David Foster and Katharine McPhee pictured in April. Getty Images for Gateway for Cancer Research
Calito reportedly died in the hospital after being hit by the elderly woman. Yadira Calito/FacebookTMZ broke the news Friday that the emergency was Calito’s sudden death, but neither McPhee nor Foster has confirmed the news themselves.
McPhee kept a low profile and appeared somber at LAX on Friday.
