Michael Alan Toso, 53, died at the scene of the wreck, which took place on Petrified Forest Road west of Franz Valley Road on Wednesday, Nov. 16, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol’s Napa office.
Toso, who was alone, was driving a 2006 Nissan Titan pickup eastbound at an unknown time when, for an unknown reason, the pickup went off the north roadway edge and traveled down a steep embankment and overturning, the CHP reported.
According to the crash investigation, Toso was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the pickup, which came to rest on top of him.
The CHP said Toso was pronounced dead at the scene.
The collision remains under investigation, the CHP reported.
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