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Antioch Mother Killed in I-680 Wrong-Way Crash; GoFundMe Launched

06 May 2026 10:05

A 42-year-old Antioch mother, Shanell Smith, was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-680 in Walnut Creek. The incident involved six vehicles and left seven others injured.

The wrong-way driver, who was allegedly impaired, was arrested. A GoFundMe has been created by Smith's daughter to support the family.

- Shanell Smith, 42, of Antioch, died in a wrong-way crash on I-680 Friday night. - Seven others were injured, including the impaired wrong-way driver who was arrested.

- The crash occurred near Treat Boulevard in Walnut Creek at about 11:30 p.m. - A GoFundMe page has been set up by her daughter Niyanna Farinacci to cover expenses.

The community is rallying to support Smith's family as they cope with this sudden loss.

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