1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In Vacaville Solo Crash; Driver Accused Of DUI
VACAVILLE (BCN) – A 55-year-old woman died and another person suffered major injuries Sunday night after a suspected DUI driver crashed a pickup truck into an irrigation ditch near Vacaville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The solo-vehicle wreck was reported about 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Hay and Meridan roads.
A Toyota Tundra, headed west on Hay Road at a high rate of speed, didn't stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Meridian, the CHP said.
The Tundra then crossed the road and became airborne after hitting a dirt mound, crashing and coming to rest on its passenger side in an an irrigation ditch about 100 feet from Meridian Road.
The woman who died was a passenger in the Toyota. Her name has not been released.
Another passenger, a 24-year-old Vacaville woman, had major injuries and was hospitalized, the CHP said.
The driver, a 24-year-old Vacaville man, suffered minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Anyone with information about the wreck is asked to contact the CHP at 1-(800) 835-5247 or the CHP Solano Area Office at (707) 639-5600. Information should be directed to CHP-Solano and Officer Ramos, who is handling this investigation.
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