Cupertino, CA: Woman Killed in 2-Car Accident on Highway 85
45-Year-Old Woman Killed in Cupertino Crash on State Highway 85 at Interstate Highway 280 Onramp
Cupertino, California (September 16, 2020) – A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a traffic accident in Cupertino, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash happened at around 8:50 a.m. on the ramp from southbound state Highway 85 to southbound Interstate Highway 280.
The CHP said the 45-year-old woman was driving her 2003 Lexus on the ramp from northbound Highway 85 to southbound Highway 280 when she lost control of the vehicle and drifted across over the elevated dirt median.
The Lexus then traveled onto the ramp, where it collided with a 2015 Lexus. Due to the impact, both vehicles struck a wood and metal guardrail.
Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 85 in Cupertino
The driver of the Lexus died as a result of the crash. Her name was withheld pending notification of family.
The other driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for treatment.
No other details about the accident were given.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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