Anna Helm Killed in Woodside Car Accident on Portola Road
Anna Helm among 2 Victims in Fatal Car Crash on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road in Woodside
Woodside, California (August 28, 2020) – Anna Maria Helm, 47, of Clovis, was among two people killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash in Woodside.
The fatal crash occurred at about 11:55 p.m. Sunday, August 23, on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road.
Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision. Details of what led up to the crash at this time are unknown.
Deadly Car Accident on Portola Road near Old La Honda Road in Woodside
Helm was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries while Leticia De Silva Diokno, 68, of South San Francisco, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
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