LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Authorities have arrested a Kelseyville man on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a Tuesday evening crash that sent both the man and an Oregon woman to a regional trauma center with major injuries.
The California Highway Patrol said Michael Woodbury, 34, was arrested following the crash, which also injured Gael Thornton, 76, of Merlin, Ore.
The wreck occurred at 7:34 p.m. on Highway 29 just north of Manning Flats, between Kelseyville and Lower Lake, the CHP said.
The CHP report said Woodbury was driving a 2001 Toyota Sienna van southbound on Highway 29 at a high rate of speed, with Thornton coming from the opposite direction in a 2000 Toyota Solara at about 45 to 50 miles per hour.
Woodbury, who allegedly was intoxicated, lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the solid double-yellow lines, hitting Thornton head-on, according to the report.
Air ambulances flew both Woodbury and Thornton to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the CHP said.
Both Woodbury and Thornton were wearing their seat belts, the report stated.
The CHP said the collision remains under investigation.
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