Box-Truck Accident near Dutton Avenue Left One Woman Dead

SONOMA COUNTY, CA (August 16, 2022) – Wednesday morning, a multi-vehicle collision on State Route 12 claimed the life of Alani Aguilar.

Officers received reports around 8:00 a.m., on the eastbound lanes of SR-12 near the Dutton Avenue off-ramp.

According to initial reports, an eastbound box-truck struck the left rear of a Nissan Versa, pushing the Nissan into the right shoulder. As a result, the Nissan overturned onto a guardrail while the box-truck continued along eastbound SR-12 and hit four additional vehicles.

Upon arrival, first responders transported the female driver of the Nissan to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where she later died.

Later on,  the Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the deceased victim as 24 year-old Alani Aguilar of Santa Rosa.

Meanwhile, the box-truck driver, along with four other drivers, suffered minor injuries. Those with further information regarding the multi-vehicle crash on State Route 12 are encouraged to contact Sonoma County Officials as soon as possible.

Love ones of Aguilar started a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Alani Aguilar.

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