Patch Readers Send Prayers, Support to Pelillo Family

Patch readers continue to leave comments offering support and prayers to Wanda Pelillo's family.

The 57-year-old Pleasanton woman died Monday in a vehicle accident. The mother was killed while riding in a car driven by her 22-year-old son when the car flew off a railroad overcrossing and crashed into a hillside on westbound Interstate 580 near Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek with major injuries, the CHP said.

Here's what family, friends and other Patch readers are saying:

• It hurts me to read this....the person who died was my cousin Wanda....I know she's in a better place now... my prayers go out to all the family and my nephew Joey. —Melissa Ishii
• My Tia Wanda and cousin Joey...they didn't deserve this. Lots of love and kisses to you and the family. —Derek Smith
• So sorry for your loss. Such a heart-breaking tragedy. All my best to you, Joey and your family. —Serene
• Very scary & sad. I hope the seriously injured person has a speedy recovery. —Cherry
• Rest in Peace, Mrs. Pelillo. —Pablo Zamora
• Yes I pray Joey heals from this tragedy, both physically and mentally. We forget sometimes how fragile life is, until it grabs ahold of you; such as this. —Brenda Wallace

Did you know Wanda Pelillo? Share your memories of the Pleasanton mother in the comments section below.

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.