A 75-year-old motorist who rear-ended a SamTrans bus in Pacifica on Jan. 8 has died from her injuries, county officials said. She was treated at the scene, taken to a San Francisco-area hospital for further evaluation, and died Tuesday. Authorities say her name will be released after it is confirmed and her next of kin are notified.
How The Pacifica Crash Unfolded
According to the East Bay Times, the collision happened at the intersection of Fassler Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway when the 75-year-old driver’s vehicle struck the back of a SamTrans bus on Jan. 8. First responders initially believed her injuries were minor, and she was transported to a nearby hospital for additional medical evaluation, the outlet reported, citing the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators Probing Cause Of Fatal Crash
Per the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified yesterday that the woman had died. Her identity is being withheld until it is confirmed and relatives are informed. The Sheriff’s Office said the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, and investigators are continuing to review what led up to the crash.
SamTrans Bus At Center Of Ongoing Review
The bus involved is part of the SamTrans fleet, which operates dozens of fixed routes across San Mateo County and the Coastside. SamTrans has recently highlighted steps to protect operators and riders, including a rider code of conduct and plans to retrofit buses with driver-safety barriers, according to the agency. Local authorities typically coordinate closely with the transit district when public vehicles are involved in collisions.
As the sheriff's office and the medical examiner complete their inquiries, more details may be released. The East Bay Times reported that deputies received confirmation of the woman’s death yesterday, and the sheriff’s office has asked anyone with information about the crash to contact investigators.
