79-Year-Old Santa Maria Woman Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near East Foster Road ORCUTT, CA (October 1, 2024) – Sharlene Marie Plunkett was killed Monday, and Jordan Gutierrez sustained injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 135. Authorities arrived at the scene just before noon near East Foster Road. The California Highway Patrol reported that a 2020 Nissan veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a southbound Honda sedan. Paramedics transported both drivers to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment. Despite efforts to save her, the Honda’s driver, 79-year-old Sharlene Marie Plunkett, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her identity was later confirmed by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau. The Nissan’s driver, 26-year-old Jordan Gutierrez, sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized. Both drivers were residents of Santa Maria. A section of Highway 135 was briefly closed as crews worked to clear the accident scene. The team at Sweet James expresses their heartfelt condolences to the family of Sharlene Marie Plunkett during this difficult time. Having strong legal support is crucial after losing someone in a car crash. Contact the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James today. Their team understands your situation and is here to help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. They are available 24/7 via email, text, and online chat. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Sharlene Marie Plunkett Killed, Jordan Gutierrez Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 135 [Orcutt, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.