Second Person Died Tuesday From Injuries in June 18 Car Crash in Santa Clara County

JULY 2, 2009 – A 19-year-old woman died 12 days after a car accident that claimed the life of another teenager, authorities said. Gurvinder Chahal of Ceres died from her injuries at a local hospital, according to the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office. Chahal was behind the wheel of a 2006 Dodge Charger that collided with a big rig near the intersection of highways 152 and 156, according to reports. Simardeep Bhatia, 18, of Turlock died at the scene. Another passenger in the Charger, 18-year-old Jasbir Singh of Hughson, suffered major injuries, but is recovering. The accident occurred when the big rig pulled off to the side of the highway to prepare for an illegal U-turn, according to the California Highway Patrol. Chahal, driving at a high rate of speed, slammed into the truck’s trailer, which was blocking the westbound lanes, according to the CHP.




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4 Responses to “Second Person Died Tuesday From Injuries in June 18 Car Crash in Santa Clara County”

  1. Shahi Says:

    you will always be remember nikki chahal Rest in Peace you will always be remembered in my heart

  2. WE will miss u Says:

    Nikki we will always miss rest in peace and i hope where ever u are ur happy and with angels now… we miss u alot everyday
    LUV U
    :(

  3. city of angels Says:

    Nikki, and nikki’s family i am so sorry to hear about the bad news. I know u are in a better place and i send my sympothy to ur family and friends… another fallen angel gone too young too soon. :( we will always have u in our hearts. watch over us ~

  4. raj sangha Says:

    you will always be in or hearts an minds. miss you lots buddy.

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