[05-26-2025] Monterey County, CA – Elderly Woman Killed in Crash at Salinas Church

[05-26-2025] Elderly Woman Killed in Crash at Salinas ChurchAn elderly woman in her seventies was killed in a crash that occurred at the Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church in Salinas on Monday morning, May 26, 2025.

According to the Salinas Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:30 a.m. after reports of a collision in the church area. Emergency personnel arrived and confirmed the elderly woman had succumbed to her injuries.

Authorities stated that the crash was believed to be a complete accident, with no indications that drugs or alcohol were involved.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of her family. The incident remains under investigation.

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