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UPDATE: Second person dies from injuries received in early Tuesday crash
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A second person has died as a result of a Tuesday morning crash near Lower Lake.
The single-vehicle wreck, which occurred on Highway 29 north of Diener Drive at 2:40 a.m., has now claimed the lives of a 53-year-old Clearlake Oaks man and a 28-year-old Kelseyville man, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The names of the two men have so far not been released, pending notification of kin, the CHP said.
According to a report from investigating Officer Adam Garcia, 26-year-old Dylan Waters of Clearlake Oaks was driving a 1999 Chevy Tahoe SUV southbound on Highway 29 when he failed to negotiate a left curve in the road.
The Tahoe continued straight off the road and struck an oak tree, according to Garcia’s report.
The 53-year-old passenger, riding in the right front, was declared dead at the scene, Garcia reported.
The 28-year-old, who was riding in the right rear of the Tahoe, was transported by CalStar air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where Garcia said the man died.
Waters was transported to St. Helena Hospital Clearlake for treatment of minor injuries, according to the report.
The CHP said that Waters was not wearing his seatbelt, but both of his passengers were belted.
Garcia said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
One person reported dead in early Tuesday morning wreck
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – One person was reported to have died and another suffered major injuries in a single-vehicle crash near Lower lake early Tuesday morning.
The crash was reported at approximately 2:41 a.m. and involved an SUV into a telephone pole, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Reports from the scene stated the crash occurred in the 8400 block of Highway 29.
Lake County Fire and Kelseyville Fire, along with CHP and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene.
Upon the arrival of emergency personnel radio reports indicated there were two people in the vehicle, one of whom had died, with the other having major injuries and needing to be extricated.
The northbound highway lane was partially blocked as a result of the crash, according to reports from the scene.
A landing zone was set up at Red Hills Road, with a CalStar air ambulance responding to the scene to transport the surviving patient.
Incident command at the scene was cleared shortly before 5 a.m., with the roadway reopened.
Additional details about the crash, its cause and the victims were not immediately available.
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Wildland fire burns five acres near Lakeport
LAKEPORT, Calif. – A wildland fire near Lakeport on Monday burned five acres before it was fully contained.
The fire occurred in the State Responsibility Area near Highway 29 and Mockingbird Lane, and was reported at approximately 11:12 a.m., according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Julie Hutchinson.
Hutchinson said the fire – which primarily burned grass – was contained at 11:45 a.m., with mop up continuing until late Monday afternoon. No structures were reported to have been threatened.
Cal Fire sent five engines and a full response of air tankers, an air attack and a helicopter, said Hutchinson. The air tankers weren’t used but the helicopter worked the fire for about an hour.
She said local fire agencies also sent engines to the scene.
Cal Fire did not report a precise cause.
However, reports from the scene indicated there may have been issues with power equipment.
Lakeport Fire Chief Ken Wells said he received photographic evidence from U.S. Forest Service firefighters who responded that showed a dead bird next to a power pole, surrounded by burned grass.
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July 4 holiday events planned around Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Clearlake kicked off the Independence Day festivities over the weekend, and now it’s the turn of other communities around the county.
On Wednesday, July 4, several celebrations will be held around the lake. Brief rundowns are listed below.
For additional holiday information, call the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 800-525-3743.
Lakeport Independence Day Festivities, Lakeport
The Lakeport Main Street Association and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce are hosting an all-day street fair with music, arts and crafts, food and beverages in Library Park, between First and Third streets.
Events begin at 7 a.m. Highlights of the day will include the cardboard/duct tape boat race and fireworks over Clear Lake beginning at dusk.
The Lakeport Police Department will have an operational command center set up at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Admission is free to the day’s events. Information: 707-263-5092, www.lakecochamber.com .
American Legion barbecue, Kelseyville
Kelseyville American Legion Tredway Post 194 will host a barbecue on Wednesday, July 4.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at the post, located at Second and Gaddy Lane.
The menu will include barbecue beef and chicken, beans, salad and garlic bread.
The requested donation is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 12 and under.
Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks Show, Clearlake Oaks
The July 4 Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks display is presented at the boat launch in Clearlake Oaks every year.
The fireworks are launched from the Clearlake Oaks boat launch beginning at dusk.
It’s a cherished tradition for Clearlake Oaks, and is named for the Clearlake Oaks Glenhaven Business Association member who was convinced of the importance of putting on this yearly display and worked hard to make that happen.
Bill Stone, the current association president, said Sherman lobbied the community relentlessly and put on numerous fundraisers to support the annual show.
He said CLOGBA members eventually voted to name the event after Sherman, who died in December 1999.
“Her legacy lives on in the annual fiery explosions in the sky she so loved over the community she worked so hard for,” Stone said.
For a spectacular show, the best viewing area is on the water, anchored east of Rattlesnake Island, where the fireworks twinkle overhead and reflect off the waters of Clear Lake.
From the shore, Clearlake Oaks Beach on Island Drive is a great spot, as are Clarks Island, Widgeon Way and Nylander Park.
Admission is free. Information: 707-998-9563, www.clearlakeoaks.org .
