Corona del Mar woman identified in fatal crash

By Hannah FryStaff Writer

July 28, 2017 1:20 PM PT

Orange County coroner’s officials Friday identified a Corona del Mar woman who was killed when her car hit a light pole Tuesday night in Newport Beach.

Police said Gaylene Wayne, 50, was driving west on Pacific View Drive when her car struck a light pole near the intersection of San Miguel Drive.

Officers responded at 8:49 p.m. after receiving a report of the crash. Wayne was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s not clear what caused Wayne to lose control of the vehicle, but police said excessive speed may have been a factor.

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Hannah Fry covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. She most recently covered Orange County for The Times and has written extensively about criminal trials, housing, politics and government. In 2020, Fry was part of the team that was a Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. Fry came to The Times from the Daily Pilot, where she covered coastal cities, education and crime. An Orange County native, Fry started her career as an intern at the Orange County Register.

Corona del Mar woman identified in fatal crash

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