San Diego, CA – Authorities Identify Woman Killed during Violent Multi-Vehicle Accident along 94 Freeway near 25th Street
San Diego, CA (August 29, 2018) – Recently, a local news source provided updated information concerning the woman who died as the result of a violent multi-vehicle accident that took place along the 94 Freeway, in the vicinity of 25th Street. The deadly collision happened at approximately 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018. As of today, authorities have identified the deceased victim as 53-year old San Diego resident Grace Tapit Villar.
Based on the original report from the California Highway Patrol, a San Diego Human Society truck had been parked near the highway’s center divider, while two officers attempted to catch a dog. At the same time, Villar had been driving a Toyota Camry along 94. At some point, the dog darted across opposing lanes of traffic, and Villar hit the vehicle’s brakes to avoid a collision.
Meanwhile, the driver of a Dodge RAM pickup truck, which had been traveling behind the Camry, veered across the center of the lane to prevent a collision with the first vehicle. In a chain reaction, an oncoming GMC Yukon towing a trailer slammed into the rear of the Dodge, which slid into the Camry as a result. The force of the impact ultimately sent the Camry careening into the back of the Humane Society vehicle.
Officials confirmed the Villar and two other occupants of the Camry were transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where Villar later died from severe injuries. The current physical conditions of the other two victims were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities did not reveal if the Human Society officers or the occupants of the Dodge and the Yukon sustained injuries during the impact.
We extend our most heartfelt prayers and our most loving thoughts to the family and friends of Grace Tapit Villar and wish them strength and peace of mind during this difficult, tragic time.
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As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities will consider if additional factors like drugs, alcohol, negligence, recklessness, or distracted driving played any roles in the events leading up to this accident. Forensic teams will also inspect the vehicles and examine photos of the crash site to determine if mechanical issues or system failure could have contributed to the crash in any way.
In the event of a traffic accident resulting in a fatality, the members of the deceased victim’s family may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and, ultimately, receive compensation for funeral expenses, the tragic loss of a loved one, and additional unfortunate circumstances.
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Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
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