Karen Cooper, 72, killed when cargo falls off truck and strikes vehicle traveling on SR-52 near Clairemont, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:07am
Accident Date: 
Friday, May 26, 2023

1 killed after truck crashes, spills concrete and other materials onto SUV on I-805 near Clairemont

The driver lost control of the pickup, which overturned and sent several bags of concrete and construction debris over the side of a wall and onto the lanes of east SR-52 below.

Woman who died in freak accident on SR-52 ID'd

Karen Cooper of La Jolla was riding in an eastbound Mercedes-Benz SUV near San Clemente Park when a bag of cement crashed through the windshield and landed on her shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, according to San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Karen Cooper
Roadway: 
SR-52