Driver in deadly San Mateo Bridge crash was distracted by his cell phone, CHP says

SAN MATEO, Calif. (KGO) -- Police released new details on Wednesday following Tuesday's deadly crash on San Mateo Bridge that killed a 54-year-old woman.

The San Mateo County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Mary Hurtado Duran. Duran died after the driver of a Ford transit van crashed into her stalled Kia sedan.

According to California Highway Patrol, officers were alerted just before 3 p.m. of the crash on Tuesday.

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The driver of the Ford was said to be traveling at an unknown speed, when he became distracted by his cellphone and looked away from the road. CHP said when the driver returned his attention to the roadway, he noticed the stalled Kia directly in front of him.

Despite his best efforts, however, the driver could not avoid crashing into the Kia.

Firefighters pronounced Duran deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Ford was transported to Stanford Hospital for major injuries. CHP did not give an update on his condition.

Tuesday's crash prompted all lanes in the westbound direction to be closed until just before 8 p.m. as authorities investigated the scene. CHP says the investigation is ongoing.