LOS GATOS, CA – Teen Killed in DUI Head-On Crash on Highway 17 near Summit

LOS GATOS, CA - Teen Killed in DUI Head-On Crash on Highway 17 near Summit
LOS GATOS, CA – Teen Killed in DUI Head-On Crash on Highway 17 near Summit

Ashley Marie Oliver Arrested in Fatal DUI Head-On Crash in Los Gatos

 
LOS GATOS, CA (May 11, 2019) – A male teen was killed following a DUI head-on crash on Highway 17 early Saturday morning.
 
Authorities responded to the collision around 2:10 a.m. A Chrysler minivan was traveling north on the southbound lanes, when it allegedly struck a Toyota Corolla head-on.
 
The Corolla had five occupants between the ages of 16 and 17 inside the vehicle at the time.
 
A 16-year-old male from Fremont who was sitting in the backseat was killed due to the impact of the accident. His name has not yet been released pending family notification. Three others were taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries. One occupant only suffered minor injuries.
 
Furthermore, the driver of the minivan, a 28-year-old Ashley Marie Oliver of San Jose, was treated for minor injuries. She was later arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. She is booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.
 
All southbound lanes of Highway 17 were closed until around 5:15 a.m., but have since reopened.
 
Investigation of this fatal crash is still currently ongoing.


We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. We hope that the investigation of authorities will end up bringing justice wherever it is due.


The sudden loss of a loved one as a result of an accident is a traumatizing experience. The suffering is worse when the negligence of a third party caused the death. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, contact the Sweet Lawyers today. We have a team of experienced wrongful death attorneys who will help you through the overwhelming process of law. We will ensure that you are fairly compensated for your loss. For a free evaluation of your case details, call our hotline at (800) 674 7852.
 

 

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