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LUCERNE, Calif. – A Lucerne man died Sunday night of injuries he sustained in a pickup crash on Highway 20, and authorities want to speak with a woman who drove the man and another crash victim to a gas station before leaving.
The 50-year-old man crash victim’s name was not released by the California Highway Patrol Sunday night.
The man was riding with 24-year-old River Denning, also of Lucerne, in a white 2002 Toyota pickup when the crash occurred at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, the CHP reported.
The CHP said Denning was driving eastbound on Highway 20, east of Rosemont Drive near Lucerne at an unknown speed when Denning lost control of the vehicle, with the pickup rolling over.
At the scene, the vehicle was sitting on its wheels, off the road, with debris remaining on the highway. The CHP closed the westbound lane while the investigation was under way.
The roadway evidenced damage as far as 20 yards west of the crash location, where portions of the asphalt had been gouged out.
Authorities are continuing to try to find out just what happened following the crash, when the men were transported from the scene to the Tower Mart at the corner of 13th Avenue and Highway 20 in Lucerne.
Local resident Gena Greenup said she was in the convenience store when a woman came in asking for water and napkins to clean up blood in her car.
Greenup said she went back out to her own car and saw the woman with a young man who was bleeding from the head, with another man in the vehicle.
She said the injured man and the female subject flagged down a Northshore Fire ambulance that was en route to the crash scene.
Greenup said the ambulance pulled into the gas station and paramedics removed the second injured man from the car and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him.
Radio reports indicated that, even before paramedics pulled the injured man from inside the vehicle, they were concerned he already had succumbed to his injuries.
Greenup said they couldn’t save the man and he was placed in the ambulance.
A short time later, the deceased man’s elderly mother arrived at the scene, where she was informed of her son's death by a firefighter.
Denning was transported by Northshore Fire ambulance to a landing zone at Lucerne Harbor Park, where he was picked up by a REACH air ambulance.
He was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with complaints of pain to his chest and minor injuries, the CHP reported.
The CHP said Denning was wearing his seatbelt, but his passenger was not.
At about the time that the two crash victims were being attended to by paramedics, Greenup said the woman who drove them to Tower Mart left the scene.
CHP was trying to identify the woman to get additional information about the crash.
A CHP sergeant, assisted by Tower Mart staff, looked at surveillance video in an attempt to identify the woman but was unsuccessful.
Authorities are hoping the woman will come forward to help them with the crash investigation.
Alcohol also does not appear to have been a factor in the collision, the CHP said.
Anyone with information about the crash should call the California Highway Patrol at 707-279-0103.
John Jensen contributed to this report.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tabbies are the top kitty at the animal shelter this week.
Three tabbies – two adults and a kitten – plus one little black kitten are cleared to join your family, if you have the space in your heart and home.
Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed and microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Stripes and emerald eyes
This female domestic short hair is interested in finding a new place to nap and her lovely stripes will complement most any decor.
Another unique feature of this 9-month-old feline – her emerald eyes. She may remind you of Ireland.
She’s waiting in cat room kennel No. 11, ID No. 31690.
Young and fun
When asked why he's sticking his tongue out for the camera this 8-month-old male tabby murmured something unintelligible.
What he may have been trying to convey is that his theory on cat adoption is that people are more likely to be attracted to cats with a sense of humor.
Clearly this cat has a sense of humor.
He may or may not be sticking out his tongue when you visit him in cat room kennel No. 17, ID No. 31707.
Keeping an eye on things
Scooter, as we like to call this 9-month-old domestic short hair mix, appears to be an attentive and caring chap.
With his perky ears and thoughtful golden eyes he'll pay attention to what's going on so you don't have to.
He’s keeping an eye out for a new home in cat room kennel No. 64, ID No. 31632.
Two kittens, lots of toes
These kittens are a real bargain and they are going fast; only two of these polydactile cats are left.
They aren't like pterodactyls – cats don't fly – so have no fear adopting these cuddly pals. Plus, these kittens have extra toes so it’s more cat for the buck.
The little tabby and his handsome black litter mate are in cat room kennel No. 77a-b, ID No. 31633.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com.
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm.
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm.
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Rain is forecast to arrive in Lake County as early as Monday evening.
The National Weather Service issued a report on Sunday that predicted a 40 percent chance of rain beginning Monday night, mainly after 10 p.m., with between a tenth and a quarter of an inch expected to fall.
Rain is forecast to continue throughout Tuesday, when up to half an inch is anticipated, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are forecast to be sunny, with daytime temperatures in the 60s. Saturday is expected to be partly sunny and a slight chance of rain in the forecast on Sunday, according to the agency’s latest report.
The National Weather Service also issued a high wind watch for the San Francisco Bay Area that’s in effect through Tuesday morning.
The agency warned of southerly winds between 25 and 40 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 65 miles per hour above 1,000 feet in the hills in coast Sonoma and Marin counties.
That watch also extends to the Mount St. Helena area in Napa County, just over the Lake County border, according to the National Weather Service.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – At the end of a tough two-day competition of the county’s brightest students, Upper Lake High School emerged for the fourth straight year as champion of the Lake County Academic Decathlon.
The long-running favorite’s team No. 1 was named the winner following the Super Quiz, held before a full crowd at Kelseyville High School’s multipurpose room Saturday afternoon.
Winning Upper Lake team members include Jaqueline Estrada, Jordan Austin, Shayla Wyman, Byron Garcia, Christine Randall, Carlos Valencia, Oscar Nieves, Farhad Hussain, Justine Moran, Jamie Maddock and Krista Coleman.
Putting up a strong challenge to Upper Lake this year was competition newcomer Kelseyville High School, which like Upper Lake also had two teams. Its team No. 2 placed second to Upper Lake.