The following is a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol Ukiah office:
On 06/13/2021, at approximately 0312 hours, Ukiah CHP responded to a solo vehicle collision, located on SR-20, east of Sangra La Ln. During the investigation it was determined, Party 1 was driving a Silver 2009 Flonda Accord westbound on SR-20, at approximately 45 MPH. Party 1 observed, an unknown vehicle heading eastbound with it high beams on. While looking into the lights, Party 1 made an unsafe turning movement and allowed the Honda to cross over the roadway edge line, over the road edge and onto a grass shoulder on the north shoulder of SR-20, where the Honda collided head-on with a tree. As a result of the collision, Passenger 3 sustained fatal injuries, Passenger 3 was improperly wearing his lap/shoulder harness seatbelt at the time of the collision, resulting in Passenger 3’s head colliding with the rear of the front passenger seat of the Honda. Passenger 1, sustained a complaint of pain, and was wearing a lap/shoulder harness seat belt at the time of the collision. Passenger 2 sustained serious internal injuries, including a lacerated spleen and liver, Passenger 2 was wearing a tap/shoulder harness seat belt at the time of the collision. Party 1, Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 were transported to Mendocino Coast District Hospital. Passenger 2 was later transfered to UC Davis Medical Center by Air Ambulance. At this time alcohol and/or drugs are not a factor in this collision. The cause of this investigation is still under investigation.
The identities of all involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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