Fatal crash

87-Year-Old Driver Dies Backing On West 10th

An 87-year-old driver lost consciousness while backing her Toyota on West 10th Street. She was not belted, was ejected, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police listed loss of consciousness as the cause.

1fatality
April 10, 2024date
2:57 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, an 87-year-old woman was backing her 2013 Toyota sedan on West 10th Street around 2:57 p.m. when she lost consciousness. She was not using a seatbelt and was ejected, sustaining fatal chest injuries. No other people or vehicles were reported in the crash. Police recorded loss of consciousness as the contributing factor. The report identifies her as the sole occupant and driver of the car.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 87; Female; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2013 TOYT -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Backing; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Front Quarter Panel; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Lost Consciousness

Where

West 10th St

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