Napa Co. multi-car crash victims ID'd; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI, CHP says
Key Points:
- Three women were killed and six others injured in a three-vehicle crash on Silverado Trail in Napa County, with the driver arrested on suspicion of DUI.
- The victims were identified as Vivian Bertolino, 65, and Linda Wolters, 62, both from American Canyon, and Katrina Clarke, 65, from Sacramento.
- The crash occurred after the Mitsubishi driver sideswiped an oncoming BMW SUV, lost control, and caused a head-on collision with a Toyota Prius.
- The Mitsubishi driver has a prior record including substance possession and driving infractions, and remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Authorities urge drivers to slow down on this dangerous stretch of road, emphasizing that enforcement efforts will be increased to prevent further accidents.