Sunnyvale, CA: Driver Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 85 near Interstate 280
45-Year-Old Woman Killed in Sunnyvale Car Accident on Highway 85 near Interstate 280
Sunnyvale, California (September 18, 2020) – A 45-year-old woman was killed Wednesday morning following a traffic accident in Sunnyvale, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash happened at about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, on the ramp from northbound Highway 85 to southbound Interstate 280.
According to the CHP, the woman was driving on the ramp from northbound Highway 85 to southbound Interstate 280 when she lost control of her 2003 Lexus.
The Lexus then drifted off the roadway into a dirt gore point and collided with a 2015 Lexus on the connector from southbound Highway 85 to southbound Interstate 280.
After the impact, both vehicles crashed into a guardrail.
Deadly Car Accident in Sunnyvale, September 16
The driver of the 2003 Lexus died at the scene. Her name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The other driver, a 37-year-old East Palo Alto man, sustained minor injuries.
No further details about the crash were given.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.
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