Family members of an Oakland mother are searching for answers after she was hit by two cars and killed while walking on Highway 13 in Oakland. Its been almost two months-and they say its hard for them to heal without knowing what happened.For nearly two months, family members of an Oakland mother have searched for answers after she was hit by two cars and killed while walking on Highway 13 in Oakland.
She was bubbly, always smiling and wanting to help people, said Isaac Joseph, the father of Downs' daughters. Family says Downs' Mercedes-Benz was found nearby on the freeway under the overpass, and it appeared to be in running condition. They said she didn't drive at night and suspect the person she was with may have caused her to walk on the freeway.
"Shamoni was the person that always took time out for people, especially myself. I used to babysit her kids while she worked," said family friend Janie Howard.