Crime & Safety
Fatality Reported In Head-On Collision, DUI Suspected: CHP
One woman became trapped in her car and died, while another woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI, the California Highway Patrol said.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA — DUI is suspected in a head-on collision early Monday morning in the unincorporated community of Graton, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash involved two vehicles and was reported at 5:39 a.m. on Guerneville Road just west of Laguna Road.
"One vehicle crossed over double yellows into the opposing lane and caused the crash," CHP Spokesman David deRutte told Patch.
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A woman became trapped in her car and suffered fatal injuries.
According to the CHP, a second woman who is believed to have caused the crash was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries.
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"She was arrested for DUI," deRutte said.
The fatal crash closed Laguna Road at Frei Road, it was reported shortly after 6 a.m.
A dog belonging to one of the involved parties survived the crash and was found at the scene, the CHP reported.
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