Coroner IDs Teen Killed in Redwood City Rollover Crash

REDWOOD CITY, CA – A teen who died after being ejected from a vehicle following a collision Friday nighton southbound U.S. Highway 101 in Redwood City has been identified as 17-year-old Stephan Love, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office.

The collision was first reported around 8:30 p.m. Friday on the Whipple Avenue off-ramp from Highway 101, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Responding officers found Love, a Sacramento resident, lying on the pavement, CHP officials said.

After a preliminary investigation, officers determined that a 2004 Buick was speeding in the far left lane of the highway. When the 15-year-old driver veered to the right, crossing all lanes to exit at Whipple Avenue, the Buick struck a black 2003 Toyota SUV, according to the CHP.

The impact caused the 15-year-old to lose control of the Buick. As the sedan overturned several times, Love was ejected and the car came to rest on its wheels, CHP officials said.

The teen driver of the Buick and a 22-year-old male passenger suffered minor injuries. Love was taken to Stanford Hospital, where he died, CHP officials said.

The Toyota sustained minor damage and its driver escaped injury. Everyone in both vehicles was wearing a seatbelt, according to the CHP.

The collision remains under investigation but it does not appear that drugs or alcohol played a part in the incident, CHP officials said.

– By Bay City News Service. Image via Shutterstock.