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Distracted Driver Causes Fatal Crash on San Mateo Bridge

1/22/2026

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A driver distracted by his cellphone caused a fatal crash on the San Mateo Bridge at 2:50 p.m.
The Ford van crashed into a stalled Kia, killing 54-year-old Mary Hurtado Duran.
The California Highway Patrol said the van driver looked away and could not avoid the collision.
Westbound lanes were closed for investigation until about 7:45 p.m.
The van's passenger sustained major injuries and was taken to a hospital.

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A driver distracted by his cellphone caused a fatal crash on the San Mateo Bridge at 2:50 p.m.
The Ford van crashed into a stalled Kia, killing 54-year-old Mary Hurtado Duran.
The California Highway Patrol said the van driver looked away and could not avoid the collision.
Westbound lanes were closed for investigation until about 7:45 p.m.
The van's passenger sustained major injuries and was taken to a hospital.