Gilroy, CA – An ordinary evening turned devastating as a head-on collision resulted in the loss of a 29-year-old pregnant woman. This tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025.
The California Highway Patrolย reported that the crash took place when a 50-year-old man driving a 2008 GMC truck was speeding eastbound on Leavesley Road. Without warning, he swerved into the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2021 Chevrolet SUV that was traveling towards him. This collision led to a chain reaction involving a 2020 Honda sedan, which was also traveling west behind the Chevrolet. Sadly, the pregnant woman, who was a passenger in the Chevrolet, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Authorities have withheld her identity pending notification of her relatives.
Investigators have suggested that alcohol may have played a role in the crash, although no arrests were made immediately following the incident. The collision is believed to have been caused primarily by the combination of speeding and potential impairment. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the Hollister-Gilroy CHP office.