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‘Their daughters were their world': Aunt speaks after $33M Redwood City crash verdict
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hilda Gutierrez , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Twin girls, now 11 years old, were awarded a substantial amount of money.
A significant verdict was reached in a San Mateo County court. Twin girls, now 11 years old, were awarded a substantial amount of money. This outcome follows a trial related to a fatal crash that occurred nearly four years ago.
The girls' parents were killed in the incident. Their aunt has been caring for them since then. She has expressed feelings about the verdict, noting that it brings some sense of resolution.
Further details about the case and the verdict are available from local news sources, including NBC Bay Area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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