Traffic & Transit
Fatal Head-On Crash on HWY-121 Near Napa Under Investigation
CHP is still investigating a fatal head-on crash involving a gravel truck pulling two trailers, a DirecTV van, and a Jeep.
NAPA VALLEY, CA — A fatal head-on collision involving a gravel truck and van on Highway 121 near Napa killed a woman early Friday morning,
The three-vehicle crash happened near Burndale Road in Schellville about 7:30 a.m.
The crash involved a commercial gravel truck pulling two trailers, a DirecTV van, and a Jeep, according to the Napa California Highway Patrol office.
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The Jeep driver died at the scene, CHP said.
The other drivers were not injured.
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Investigators said they believe the crash occurred when the Jeep, traveling south on Highway 121, crossed over the double yellow lines and collided head-on with a northbound big rig towing two trailers.
The DirecTV van behind the Jeep crashed into the big rig.
It is unclear if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash, CHP reported.
Highway 121 was closed for more than four hours.
Anyone with information about the case should call CHP Officer Taylor at (707) 699-6300.
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