Crime & Safety

21-Year-Old From El Granada ID'd As Crash Victim

BREAKING: The woman, a student at a local community college, died early Sunday when her car hit a tree, officials said.

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – A 21-year-old driver who died when her car struck a tree early Sunday morning in Half Moon Bay has been identified as El Granada resident Mikaila Lucido, according to the San Mateo County coroner's office.

The crash occurred around 12:55 a.m. near the intersection of southbound state Highway 1 and Wavecrest Road, according to the county sheriff's office.

Lucido was the sole occupant in the vehicle.

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Sheriff's officials are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a part in the crash. They're also seeking anyone who may have witnessed the crash.

Lucido was a student at the College of San Mateo, according to her Facebook profile. She had previously attended both Half Moon Bay High School as well as Freedom High School in Oakley, according to the Facebook profile.

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--Bay City News/Image via Renee Schiavone

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