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Jury awards $33 million to twin girls who lost parents in Redwood City crash
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Hilda Gutierrez , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The case stems from a November 2022 crash in Redwood City that resulted in the deaths of two parents.
A San Mateo County jury has reached a verdict in a wrongful death case. The case stems from a November 2022 crash in Redwood City that resulted in the deaths of two parents. The jury found several individuals liable, including two drivers and the parents of one of the drivers.
The crash occurred on El Camino Real and involved a high-speed collision. The victims, a 44-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were driving with their twin daughters at the time. The daughters, who were 7 years old at the time of the crash, were awarded $33 million in damages.
Further details about the case and verdict are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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