How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKEPORT, Calif. – A crash this past weekend injured a Clearlake woman and resulted in the arrest of the vehicle's driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Sara Coughlin, 26, of Nice was arrested after she left the scene of the crash that injured 26-year-old Alicia Staub, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP's report, issued Thursday, said the crash occurred at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, June 15.
Coughlin was driving a silver 1996 Volvo 850 northbound on Lakeshore Boulevard at Robin Hill Road in the north Lakeport area, with Staub as the right front passenger. For unknown reasons, Coughlin allowed the Volvo to leave the road, the report said.
The Volvo hit a small dirt embankment, with both air bags deploying, the CHP said.
The CHP said Staub suffered moderate injuries including a possible broken jaw and lacerations to her face, arms and legs. Coughlin sustained minor injuries, which included cuts on her arms, legs and face.
Coughlin attempted to flee the scene in the Volvo but was unable to drive away from the embankment, the CHP said.
Prior to the arrival of the CHP and emergency personnel, Coughlin fled the scene on foot and subsequently was located in Nice, according to the report.
The CHP said Coughlin was arrested for felony DUI causing injury and felony hit and run causing injury.
The Lakeport Fire Protection District transported Staub to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment of her injuries, the CHP reported.
Both Coughlin and Staub were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash, which the CHP said is being investigated by CHP Officer Glen Thomas.
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