SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – (March 28, 2026) A 69 year old Georgia woman was killed in a multi vehicle crash on Highway 101 near the base of Cuesta Grade in San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The victim was identified as Nancy Louise Cunningham of Stratham, Georgia.
Preliminary findings indicate that a Toyota Camry was attempting to turn left onto Highway 101 from Higuera Ranch at 9:30 p.m. when it collided with a northbound Toyota Highlander. The impact caused significant damage to the Camry, leaving it disabled and without lights in the No. 1 northbound lane.
Authorities said Cunningham, who was a passenger in the Camry, was struck by a northbound Hyundai Tucson while attempting to exit the vehicle.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five individuals, including three juveniles, were transported to Adventist Health Sierra Vista Hospital in San Luis Obispo with injuries described as minor to moderate.
The crash remains under investigation.
