Two people died early Monday morning after a two-vehicle, head-on crash in Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
One of the victims was later identified as a Santa Clara County 911 dispatcher, authorities said.
The collision occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Highway 25 near Bloomfield Avenue, the CHP said.
Preliminary investigation showed a 24-year-old man was driving a 2018 Nissan Sentra southbound on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield Avenue at an unknown speed, and a 35-year-old woman was driving a 2012 Dodge Charger northbound in the same area at an unknown speed, the CHP said.
The Nissan swerved across the double yellow line into the northbound lane and caused the head-on crash, the CHP said. Both drivers died at the scene.
According to the county Office of Communications and Public Affairs, "The Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office confirmed the death of Santa Clara County 911 Communications Dispatcher, Priscilla Jones. We’re saddened by the loss of one of our valued staff members and our thoughts go out to her friends and family."
Jones was remembered by her family and friends on Monday.
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Back in 2019, Jones caught headlines after becoming part of the “Stork Club.” A homeless woman who was alone and in labor called 911 and jones was credited with talking her through the delivery of not just one baby, but two. Then, she raised money to help the new mother.
It was not clear why the Nissan driver swerved into the opposite lane.
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It was unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the collision. Anyone with additional information should contact Officer M. Orozco or A. Uribe at the Hollister-Gilroy Area CHP office at (408) 427-0700.
