Crime & Safety
Teen Killed, 2 Injured In SR 116 Crash Near Sonoma
The crash was triggered by a driver trying to pass unsafely on State Route 116, according to the California Highway Patrol.
SONOMA, CA — One person died and two other people were hospitalized Sunday following a collision triggered by a car trying to pass unsafely on State Route 116 near Sonoma, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck was reported about 11:15 a.m. along 116, also known as Stage Gulch Road, near the intersection of Watmaugh Road.
A silver Cadillac headed westbound tried to pass other cars and ending colliding with three vehicles headed eastbound. The first two crashes were minor collisions, but the third was a major crash involving a Ford F-350 pickup truck, the CHP said.
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A passenger in the Cadillac, described as an older teen, died at the scene. The Cadillac's driver and another teen inside the car were hospitalized with major injuries.
One-way traffic controls were in effect on the road as of 3 p.m.
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By Bay City News Service
