Saturday, 08 February 2025

Authorities identify Friday crash victim

KELSEYVILLE – The name of a Kelseyville man who died after a Friday head-on collision has been released.


California Highway Patrol Officer Adam Garcia reported that 48-year-old Robert Faulknor was the victim of the collision, which Lake County News first reported over the weekend.


Faulknor was driving westbound on Point Lakeview Road near Lower Lake Friday at about 7:30 p.m. when 18-year-old William Jeffrey Shephard of Kelseyville crossed the double-yellow lines in his Jeep, hitting Faulknor in his Toyota head on.


The CHP reported that Faulknor had veered to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision. He died at the scene, despite having worn his seat belt.


Shephard, who also wore a seat belt, sustained major injuries including a chest contusion and facial injuries. He was transported by REACH helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment.


Garcia said Shephard remains in the hospital due to the severity of his injuries.


As Lake County News previously reported, CHP determined Shephard was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


The crash was the Labor Day weekend's only fatality, according to Garcia.


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