Leticia De Silva Diokno Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Portola Road in Woodside
Leticia De Silva Diokno ID’d as 1 of 2 Killed in Woodside Car Accident on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road
Woodside, California (August 28, 2020) – The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has identified one of the two people who died in a traffic accident Sunday night in Woodside as Leticia De Silva Diokno, 68, of South San Francisco.
The deadly crash happened at about 11:55 p.m. Sunday, August 23, on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road.
According to the authorities, two vehicles collided on Portola Road for unknown reasons.
Deadly Car Accident on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road in Woodside
One of the parties involved, now identified as De Silva Diokno, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
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