DUI Suspected In Fatal Concord Crash: Police

CONCORD, CA — A Concord woman killed by a suspected drunk driver who veered into her lane and crashed into her car head-on was identified Monday as 21-year-old Natalie Davies, according to the county coroner's office and police. The crash happened when Davies was driving a Toyota Camry west on Willow Pass Road near the Kinne Bridge at 11:57 p.m. Sunday, Concord police said.

A drunk driver in a Dodge Journey SUV was headed in the opposite direction. He crossed into the oncoming lane and hit Davies' Camry. Davies was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, a Bay Point resident, was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The Dodge driver suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital. He was arrested there on suspicion of drunk driving.

Police closed Willow Pass Road for four hours early Monday morning to investigate.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any further information has been asked to contact traffic investigator Lee Lawrence at 925-671-5097.

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By Bay City News Service