How to resolve AdBlock issue? Timothy Beltram, 62, of Fort Bragg was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug resulting in death or injury following the solo-vehicle wreck, which occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Ukiah Area office.
Beltram’s two passengers died in the wreck. The names of the two women – one age 51 of Fort Bragg, the second age 50 of Sacramento – were not released by the CHP on Sunday.
The CHP said Beltram was driving a blue 2002 Ford Focus westbound on Highway 20 west of mile marker 22.34, located between Fort Bragg and Willits, at approximately 30 to 40 miles per hour during rainy conditions.
According to the report, Beltram turned the Ford to the right and drove off the highway’s north embankment.
The Ford overturned multiple times, throwing one of the passengers from the vehicle. She died at the scene, the CHP said.
The second passenger died of her injuries at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on Saturday, according to the CHP report.
Beltram suffered major injuries, including broken right ribs, in the crash, the CHP said.
The CHP said Beltram and both of his passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation, the CHP said.
Mendocino County Jail records show that Beltram was booked on Saturday morning, with bail set at $200,000.
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