Sonoma County, CA (June 27, 2024) The community of Sonoma County was saddened to learn of a fatal accident that occurred on Tuesday, June 25th. A woman was killed in the head-on collision on Old River Road just minutes after 10:00 p.m., officers reported. It happened west of Martinelli Road and east of Guerneville.
The sun had set and darkness filled the sky as vehicles headed along Old River Road. A Chevrolet Sonic was driving west, near Marinelli Road. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling west on the same road. As the vehicles approached each other, one of them drifted into oncoming traffic. Officers reported that the two vehicles collided, head-on, at fairly high rates of speed.
Authorities received the 911 call and hurried to the scene near Guerneville. Upon arrival, they found the two vehicles in the middle of the roadway with major damage, surrounded by debris and glass. Officers with the California Highway Patrol checked the vehicles in an attempt to locate anyone with injuries. They found two people inside the Toyota with injuries as well as the driver of the Chevy. Paramedics arrived and transported all three to a local hospital to receive treatment for various injuries. However, the driver of the Toyota never made it to the hospital. She succumbed to her injuries in the ambulance and was pronounced dead, according to reports.
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Officers continue to investigate this accident and are determined to learn what caused this fatal collision on Old River Road in Sonoma County. They are also working to determine who was at fault. Tow trucks were called to remove the badly damaged vehicles once the investigation was over and crews worked as quickly as they could to clean up all of the glass and debris from the roadway.
Our hearts go out to the family of the woman killed in this horrible wrong-way accident in Sonoma County. We understand that this is a difficult time as you mourn this sudden loss of a loved one. We have an amazing team of legal professionals who are ready to offer guidance and support during this difficult time. You can reach them at your convenience, day or night.
