Lydia Koelzow Killed, Sebastian Pendergast Airlifted after Car Accident on Highway 132 [Sonora, CA]

17-Year-Old Lydia Koelzow Dies after Solo Car Crash on Highway 132 in Sonora

 
SONORA, CA (January 1, 2024) – Authorities identified 17-year-old Lydia Koelzow of Sonora as the passenger killed in a solo car accident on Highway 132, Tuesday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on December 26, at about 7:15 p.m. For reasons still under investigation, a 2008 Subaru Outback failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into a tree near Zarzamora Street.
 
Emergency crews pronounced Koelzow dead at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, the driver, identified as 20-year-old Sebastian Pendergast, was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center with severe injuries. Updates on his condition remain unknown.
 
CHP believes that speed played a role in the fatal accident. Officers will release additional information once it becomes available.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Lydia Koelzow.

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