OBIT: Woman dies in vehicle crash near Walnut Creek

Woman dies in vehicle crash near Walnut Creek

By Chris De Benedetti Contra Costa Times

Posted:   12/10/2011 10:04:17 AM PST0 Comments | Updated:   4 years ago

WALNUT CREEK -- A 44-year-old woman died Saturday morning in a vehicle crash in unincorporated Contra Costa County, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

The accident occurred about 6:30 a.m. when the Walnut Creek woman was driving a 2011 Nissan Versa eastbound on Treat Boulevard, west of Walnut Creek, Officer J. Johnson said.

  

For an unknown reason, she veered off the roadway and crashed into a light pole on the southeast corner of Treat Boulevard, near Cherry Lane, Johnson said.

The woman, who has not been named, was taken by ambulance to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, where she was pronounced dead, he said.

The accident is under investigation, authorities said.

Police said they do not know the speed at which she was driving or if alcohol or drugs played a role.

Anyone with information about the accident can call California Highway Patrol at 925-646-4980 or 707-551-4100.

Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.

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OBIT: Preston Monroe Avery | PRESTON AVERY VS. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA

Preston Monroe Avery
June 4, 1929 - November 24, 2012
Resident of Cupertino
Preston passed away peacefully in his home. He was a loving husband to his wife Lois for 58 years. He was also a father to Jerry and Patti Jo, a father-in-law to Debbie and David, grandfather to Bill, Mike, Jesse, Eli and Britni and a loving great grandfather. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters.
Dad, Papa or Preston was a man that worked hard everyday of his life and yet still made the time to be a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfa-ther and true friend to all.
Preston was born in North Carolina, served in the Navy for 4 years and after-wards attended Campbell University. Preston had many jobs throughout his life. He was a very successful business man in many various fields. Of all the business ventures he pursued; his passion for construction and farming were among his favorites. Family and friends were most important in his life. Preston relished mentoring, teaching and helping others succeed and to be their best. We will all miss his guidance, expertise, support and love.
Family and friends are invited to join the service at Oak Hill on Wed. 11/28 at 2pm.


When you sue in Contra Costa County you can die from it.  I survived arson, fires, hit and run, shooting, muggings and good ole poison 

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