[09-08-2026] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Woman Killed in Crash Outside Atascadero

A woman was killed, and another sustained injuries in a crash on Highway 41 outside Atascadero on Tuesday night, September 8, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded around 10:08 p.m. to Highway 41 south of Rocky Canyon Road following reports of a vehicle that had gone off the roadway.

CHP said Ceres resident Jenny R. was driving a black 2003 Mercedes ML500 when, for reasons that remain under investigation, the vehicle crossed the roadway, traveled down a dirt embankment, and struck a concrete drainage wall.

The driver and her passenger, an unidentified 42-year-old woman, were extricated by first responders and transported to Sierra Vista Adventist Health in San Luis Obispo for treatment. The passenger later died from her injuries. Information about the driver’s injuries was not provided.

CHP said alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have been factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

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