San Jose woman dies in car crash near San Martin

HOLLISTER-GILROY, Calif. (KION) A 24-year-old woman died in a car crash on Saturday going southbound on the 101 Freeway after being rear-ended by another car headed in the same direction.

At around 3 a.m, a 23-year-old man driving a 2016 Chevrolet was going southbound on the 101 Freeway near South of San Martin Avenue when he hit a 2004 Toyota with the female driver. According to California Highway Patrol, both vehicles went off-road and the female driver ended up dying in the crash.

CHP suspects alcohol was a factor. They are still investigating the incident.

The family started a GoFundMe for Vanessa Arellano. They reached their goal of $25,000 in two days. The page says Arellano was driving home from work when "a reckless driver going 100+ mph" rear-ended her. According to the campaign, 100% of the funds will be given to Vanessa’s mom, Blanca, to assist with anything they may need.