Stormie Worcester Dies, Chyanne Pilgreen Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on State Route 9 [Santa Cruz County, CA]

24-Year-Old Stormie Worcester Killed in Possible DUI Crash near Sequoia Road in Boulder Creek

 
Santa Cruz County, CA (March 06, 2021) – On Thursday, 24-year-old Stormie Worcester of Santa Cruz died, and police arrested 21-year-old Chyanne Pilgreen of Ben Lomond in a DUI crash on State Route 9.
 
Pilgreen was driving her 2004 Nissan Xterra northbound on the highway when her vehicle ran off the road and rolled over.
 
Worcester, Pilgreen’s passenger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. As a result, she was thrown from the car.
 
Right away, rescuers took Worcester to Dominican Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
 
Meanwhile, rescuers also took Pilgreen to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for minor injuries.
 
Officers arrested her on suspicion of a felony driving under the influence charge.
 
CHP continues to investigate the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to Stormie Worcester’s family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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What Can the Family do in a Fatal Accident Like This?

 
It is clear now more than ever that one person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other individuals. This is quite common in accidents that result in death. Therefore, it is crucial that the family of the victim becomes aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.
 
A wrongful death lawsuit gives the loved ones of a departed family member some semblance of justice.
 
“The aftermath of tragic accidents can make everything difficult for a family. The last thing most families want to deal with is piles of paperwork, questions from insurance companies or defense attorneys, and attempting to obtain police reports” says Mark Sweet, an award-winning attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
Mark adds, “Grieving and handling legal claims don’t exactly go hand in hand, and this is why hiring an experienced attorney can not only provide you with peace of mind that you have a fighter in your corner but also having someone to make sure that your rights are respected and that justice will be served.”
 
He explains, “Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one.”
 
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