Emily Hamilton of Morgan Hill Killed in DUI Crash on Highway 101 [San Jose, CA]

San Jose, CA (August 14, 2024) – 18-year-old Emily Hamilton of Morgan Hill was killed in a DUI crash on Highway 101 Saturday night.

It was about 11:40 p.m. when the collision happened south of Hellyer Avenue.

Hamilton was apparently driving home from a closing shift at California’s Great America in Santa Clara when a driver rear-ended her vehicle.

Hamilton pulled over to exchange information with the other driver, however, was fatally struck by a second driver, who was identified as a 43-year-old Morgan Hill woman.

CHP officers said the second driver sustained minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence causing injury.

Hamilton just graduated from high school in June and plans to start business classes at Foothill College.

Meanwhile, here is a gofundme link to help her family during this difficult time.

Anyone with information in this fatal crash is requested to contact the CHP San Jose area office at 408-961-0900.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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