California

Karen Lee Cooper Killed in Cement Bag Accident at I-805 in San Diego, CA

Published on: May 30, 2023

Date of Accident
May 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Karen Lee Cooper
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-805, San Diego, California, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at I-805 in San Diego, CA on May 26th, 2023. Police are saying it happened around 1 p.m. According to investigators, a flatbed truck carrying construction equipment was involved in a crash that saw the vehicle overturn. In the process, its cargo, including cement-filled bags, fell from the overpass. The bags are said to have fallen down to the roadway below, landing through the windshield of an SUV and killing a woman in a passenger seat. The woman, identified as 72-year-old Karen Lee Cooper, suffered fatal injuries. Both drivers were reportedly unharmed. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Vehicle
Road/Highway
I-805
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Cement bags fell from a truck over an overpass and through the windshield of a vehicle below

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