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Christina Terry killed in Pleasant Hill multi-vehicle collision

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 30, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: January 30, 2025 04:18 AM EDT

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Accident at Taylor and Grayson claims life of Pittsburg woman, officials say

PLEASANT HILL, CA, (January 27, 2025) - A Monday morning crash in Pleasant Hill left one person dead, according to police. The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Division later identified the victim as Christina Terry.

fatal crash car Christina Terry, a 39-year-old resident of Pittsburg, was identified as the fatally injured victim of a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Pleasant Hill, according to a news release.

The tragedy unfolded at the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Grayson Road, police said.

According to preliminary reports, the Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to the scene and found two vehicles—a Kia sedan and a Kia minivan—had crashed in the intersection around 9:42 a.m. One of the cars was overturned and on its roof. Terry, 39, from Pittsburg, was driving the minivan. The other driver, whose name was not available, was treated and released, police said.

No additional information, including the cause of the wreck, was immediately known.

This is an active investigation.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.

While the cause and liability of the crash are being investigated, Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal, said that it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney.

“Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a family during this difficult time, protecting their rights, while ensuring that a driver who does not obey traffic laws is held accountable for their actions,” Bond added. 

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family members of Christina Terry may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident.

“We understand that losing a loved one is not only a deeply emotional loss but also an economic one,” said Bond, a national analyst for Newsline. 

“If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact a wrongful death attorney and get the guidance needed to obtain the justice you deserve.”


Have you been in a similar accident and need help? Speak to Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond now free of charge for a no-obligation consultation

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Christina Terry and family

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