NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Herlong man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Saturday night following a crash that sent a Santa Rosa woman to an area hospital.

Mark Carpenter, 50, was arrested following the crash, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Highway 29 north of Tubbs Lane on the Napa County side of Mount St. Helena, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Garrett Ray.

Injured in the crash was 51-year-old Sasan Barrow, Ray said.

Ray said Carpenter was driving a 1998 Dodge Dakota northbound when he allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow lines. Carpenter collided head on with the 1997 Nissan Quest driven southbound by Barrow.

Barrow was transported to Queen of the Valley Hospital for precautionary reasons, said Ray. Carpenter was not injured.

Carpenter later was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Ray said.

Lake County residents reported being held up in traffic over the mountain as first responders worked at the scene. Local fire units also were reported to be among the emergency personnel responding.

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