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Fatal crash in Napa County's Pope Valley, allegedly due to DUI, results in six fatalities and two injuries, according to CHP

In a rural Napa County last Sunday night, a suspected DUI accident resulted in the tragic death of six individuals and left two more needing hospital treatment, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Fatal six-person crash suspected to be a result of DUI incident in Pope Valley, Napa County,...
Fatal six-person crash suspected to be a result of DUI incident in Pope Valley, Napa County, according to CHP, with two individuals sustaining injuries.

Fatal crash in Napa County's Pope Valley, allegedly due to DUI, results in six fatalities and two injuries, according to CHP

In a tragic turn of events, six people lost their lives in a suspected DUI crash along Pope Valley Road in rural Napa County, California.

The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. The crash site was near Pope Valley Union Elementary School. Deputies from the Napa County Sheriff's Office were the first to arrive at the scene.

The crash involved a Toyota Sienna minivan, which according to reports, left the roadway and struck a tree. Six people died at the scene, while two others were hospitalized. The driver and another occupant were airlifted to a nearby hospital with major injuries.

An investigation determined that the driver of the minivan was responsible for the crash. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) placed the driver under arrest at the hospital on suspicion of DUI causing injury/death.

However, specific details about the driver, such as their identity, are yet to be released. It is advised to consult local news sources or official reports for the latest information.

In general, here's how such information can typically be found:

  1. Local News Sources: Check the websites or Social Media channels of local news agencies that might report on such accidents.
  2. Police Reports: The law enforcement agency responsible for the region (e.g., the Napa County Sheriff's Office) might publish press releases or reports containing detailed information about the accident and the driver.
  3. Official Publications: Online databases or court records might also contain information, especially if the case goes to trial.

Please note that such information may not be immediately available, especially if the incident occurred recently.

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