UPPER LAKE, Calif. – An Upper Lake man was injured and later arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle wreck Thursday night.
Derek Franklin Killough, 32, sustained major injuries in the crash, according to a report issued Saturday night by the California Highway Patrol's Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said the crash occurred on Elk Mountain Road north of Rancheria Road at approximately 9:38 p.m. Thursday.
Killough was driving a 1996 Toyota 4 Runner westbound at an undetermined speed when, for reasons yet to be determined, he allowed the vehicle to travel off the west side of the road and into a wire fence, according to the report.
After hitting the fence, Killough's Toyota continued in a northwesterly direction onto private property and rolled multiple times, the CHP said.
The CHP said Killough, who was wearing a seat belt, was unable to get out of the vehicle by himself.
Authorities evaluated Killough at the scene and arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the CHP said.
Killough suffered major injuries, according to the CHP, including lacerations to his head and face, and a complaint of pain to his shoulder.
The CHP said Killough was transported by REACH air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
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Upper Lake man injured in solo-vehicle wreck, arrested for DUI
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