[UPDATE 10:02 p.m.: One Way Controlled Traffic] Hwy 20 Closed Just East of the Lake County Line After Head On Crash; Three Air Ambulances Requested
[Background photo by Dottie Simmons]
Three air ambulances were requested because of “3-5 patients with major injuries,” according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.
Hwy 16 is being shut down to provide a landing zone for the air ambulances.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
UPDATE 9:19 p.m.: Three patients were transported to UC Davis, one to Vacaville, and one is deceased, according to the Incident Commander speaking to dispatch over the scanner.
UPDATE 10:02 p.m.: The road is now has one way controlled traffic.
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Well has anyone found out what the cause of the accident was. Or when highway 20 will be open again.
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Sorry you were inconvenienced. Must have been rough for you.
Another head on. Were there this many before cell phones?
My husband and I were a front of that white SUV that Silver Blue Toyota truck came straight for us God was on our side and we excape
I was so scared we heard we saw the car flipped in up-and-coming down and exploding I’m sad for those people behind us
God please whach over them
It can’t? It does when there are “major injuries” and especially “fatalities” as they must wait for the coroner to arrive before they can move the body. This can take several hours. Cause of the accident? Head on collision: someone was driving in the wrong lane is my guess. That road needs a center divider!
RIP and condolences to the family of the deceased. Prayers for those who were injured.
Got Ina car crash because my dad was drunk he sadly passed away
I’m sorry to hear that, Eddie, I hope your ok.
So he was drunk anything else
Eddie,
I am so very sorry. Losing your parent is really difficult (((hugs)))
Who was ur dad are you guys from clearlake
Yea
Oh really? You sure don’t care about anyone or anything except yourself and your convenience and you don’t appreciate the hard working first responders and LEO’S out working on our highways do you?
The cause was head on collision
Wow, you people should be ashamed of your selves complaining about how long the clean up is and learning from people’s mistakes. That’s some one family. People are dead and or dying, and all you care about is how long the clean up will be.. you are all sorry excuse for human beings. The problem with the world today
Right Kelly! My god, they need to get a grip. Someone died. Really selfish of them to be only concerned about themselves in this situation.
I agree with you! That’s so fucked up, sad excuse for a human to be selfish like that
That was my dad that sadly died 💔
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you have loved ones around to help you now.
I am sorry Eddie. Sending love and care aling with prayers to you.
I’m really sorry about your Dad, Eddie. I lost my Mom six months ago and it’s really hard to lose a parent. Everybody grieves in their own way and their own time. So take care of yourself and don’t let anyone else tell you how to feel. It’s up to you. And remember that lots of people have you in their thoughts and prayers.
Well that was my sister, her husband and two young children that he hit because he was drunk. What about them? My sister is still in the hospital.
You are not wrong Kelly.
IMHO: Probably not a cell phone.
Lots of Hwy 20… is 2 lane. Some people get frustrated with slow drivers… and risk everything in a dicey pass.
Sometimes they make a mistake… and take others out with them.
Hwy 20 has been a nightmare for a long time, but seems to be getting worse with increased population and recently the lack of public schools driver training.
Also speed er… ‘limits’ have increased by 5 to 10 mph lately.
Not legal ones but ones that mean you probably won’t get a ticket.
Another nasty accident on highway 20. I am so sorry for Eddie (above) that lost his father. My condolences to Eddie and his family at this most difficult time. May your dad RIP.
God rest your soul I hope your father finds peace he would have killed not just himself he would have killed me and my husband and my little dog Josie good wishes
Hang in there Eddie, so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Eddie and sorry also for the injured and their families.
Sorry for the people waiting to get to their destination in the extreme heat.
Sorry for the posters that have no compassion.
Grateful for the people that deal with the consequences.
My husband and I were a front of that white SUV that Silver Blue Toyota truck came straight for us God was on our side and we excape
I was so scared we heard we saw the car flipped in up-and-coming down and exploding I’m sad for those people behind us
God please whach over them
I am so very sorry for your loss Eddie. Keeping all involved in my thoughts and prayers. So heartbreaking 😢
In case anyone cares about the family of 4 the drunk driver hit, head on….my sister, her husband, and two young children….are all recovering.
Thank you for letting us know. I am so sorry for what they are going through.
I am so happy to hear your family is recovering. They have been in my thoughts since the accident.
Thank you so much!
Thank you it’s greatly appreciated
Thank you all for the warm wishing and prayers. My name is Vicky and it was my family that was involved in this crash. I am still in the hospital suffering from a collapsed lung, but I am alive and will get batter. God is on my side! As for the drunk driver, I’m so sorry he lost his life! His family now will suffer that heart ache. But my family, we went out for my sons 8th birthday and enjoyed the beach and now our lives have been flipped upside down. All I ask from you all, please pray for my children. Pray for their hearts. They are so broken hearted and sad and worried about me. Thank you all so much, and thank you Lori for standing up for us ❤