We have new information about a fatal accident Monday afternoon on West Ridge Road.

It claimed a life of a 28- year- old Erie woman.  

The victim has been identified as Samantha Brigham, of Erie. She grew up in Girard and went to Girard High School.

According to State Police, around 2:00 p.m. Monday she was behind the wheel of a Toyota Celica driving west on Route 20, when she rear ended an SUV.

That vehicle, driven by 54- year- old Deidre Houston of Girard, was stopped at Dobler Road, waiting to turn left. 

Houston was uninjured, but Brigham was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt.