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Jury awards $33 million to girls orphaned by Redwood City street racers
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amy Larson , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The girls, who are 11 years old, were affected by a tragic event in Redwood City.
A civil jury in San Mateo County has awarded a significant amount of money to two young girls. The girls, who are 11 years old, were affected by a tragic event in Redwood City. Their parents were killed in a crash on El Camino Real.
The incident occurred while the family was traveling together. The jury's verdict resulted in an award of $33 million to the girls, according to reports from KRON4. For more information about the incident and the verdict, further details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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