The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the wreck occurred at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 281, also known as Kit’s Corner.
Jessica Leyva, 32, of Santa Rosa was driving her 2002 Ford pickup south and was stopped at the intersection, while 53-year-old David Mackey of Middletown was driving his 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier north on Highway 29, according to the CHP report.
The CHP said Leyva turned to her left, intending on turning onto Highway 281, and into the path of Mackey's vehicle. The two vehicles collided head-on.
After the collision, both parties remained at the collision scene waiting for emergency responders, the CHP said.
Leyva was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital by air ambulance for treatment of major injuries, while the CHP said Mackey was taken to Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport with moderate injuries.
The CHP said Leyva was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence.
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, the CHP said.
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