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🌱 Patch AM: Belmont woman killed after minivan hits six cars near University Avenue

And on the Belmont Patch calendar - Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building

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Hi Belmont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Belmont woman killed after minivan hits six cars near University Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carolyn Cupil died after multi-vehicle crash near University Avenue (newsline.com) — A Belmont woman, 63-year-old Carolyn Cupil, was killed after the minivan she was riding in struck six vehicles near Bay Road and University Avenue in East Palo Alto on September 29. Authorities say both she and the Menlo Park driver died, and legal experts note families may seek civil remedies while investigators review factors like speeding, impairment, and distracted driving.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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