![[09-13-2024] 18-Year-Old Woman Killed After Single-Vehicle DUI Crash in San Jose](https://ak1.to//ZpHd9.webp)
An 18-year-old woman died after a single-vehicle DUI crash in San Jose on Friday night, September 13, 2024.
According to the San Jose Police Department, the incident occurred in the 14900 block of Camden Avenue.
Authorities reported that a 2006 white Ford pickup truck, driven by a man with two male passengers and the teen in the front passenger seat, was performing donuts in the parking lot when she fell out and was struck by the truck. The driver rushed the woman to a local hospital, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police confirmed that alcohol was involved. The driver was arrested and booked for vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence.
There is no additional information at this time.
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- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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