KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Thursday afternoon two-vehicle crash near Kelseyville injured a child and two adults.
The crash occurred on Highway 29 at Cole Creek Road at approximately 1:11 p.m., according to a report from the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
Terry Lee Williams, 31, of Kelseyville was driving a 1988 Toyota 4Runner eastbound on Cole Creek Road with his 4-year-old daughter – whose name was not released – riding in a child safety seat in the vehicle’s rear seat, according to the report.
The CHP said witnesses had called 911 prior to the collision to report seeing Williams driving the 4Runner erratically in the area.
Frankie Julia Blavet, 25, of Kelseyville was driving southbound on Highway 29. Williams failed to stop at a stop sign prior to pulling onto Highway 29 in front of Blavet and the two vehicles collided, the CHP said.
Both vehicles had major damage; the CHP said Blavet’s Scion came to rest off the west side of the road, while Williams’ 4Runner came to rest up against a tree on the road’s east side.
Williams suffered moderate injuries; the CHP said he was transported via air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
The 4-year-old girl suffered minor injuries and was released to her parent/guardian, the CHP said.
Blavet had minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment, the report said.
The CHP placed Williams under arrest for driving under the influence, with the report noting that DUI is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.
Blavet, Williams and the child were all wearing their safety equipment, according to the CHP.
Highway 29 was closed intermittently for 15 minutes while the damaged vehicles were cleared from the roadside, the CHP said.
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