Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/29/2009 09:26 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/30/2009 06:15 PM
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West Point Woman Loses Life in Tragic Accident
West Point, CA....Emergency crews responded to a vehicle collision on 3/27/09 at Hwy 26 and Main Street in West Point at approximately 5pm. One woman was life-flighted out with what was initially reported as major injuries and she subsequently passed away at Doctor's Medical Center of Modesto. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families and friends involved....
CHP Release in Enclosed
Ardis Cook, 55, a resident of West Point was eastbound in Hwy 26 west of Pine Crest Drive traversing a left curve in the roadway at an unknown rate of speed. William Taylor, 17, also of West Point was westbound on Hwy 26 at Pine Crest Drive at approximately 50mph. Ardis Cook under-steered her vehicle in the curve and ran off the roadway onto the south shoulder.
Ms. Cook over corrected to the left and lost control of her vehicle. Mr. Taylor saw Ms. Cook approaching his position and braked his vehicle. Ms. Cook careened across both traffic lanes, struck the embankment, and rolled over ejecting her from the vehicle.
Ms. Cook's vehicle came to rest on top of Mr. Taylor's vehicle.
Ms. Cook sustained fatal injuries as a result of this collision.
Mr. Taylor escaped the accident with no injuries.
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Full CHP Release below....
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