[02-14-2023] Napa County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash near St. Helena Injures Two People

Two people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, following a two-vehicle collision in Napa County on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the head-on collision occurred at about 6:10 a.m. along Highway 29 near Ehlers Lane, north of St. Helena.

The crash involved a northbound 2020 Toyota C-HR that veered onto the east shoulder before hitting a barrier and crossing the center line directly into a southbound 2006 Hyundai Sonata.

The Hyundai driver, 75-year-old Calistoga resident Jose T., sustained major injuries, while the Toyota driver, 53-year-old St. Helena resident Ali K., had moderate wounds. Both were sent to Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center by American Medical Response.

The collision resulted in the closure of Highway 29 for almost an hour. The investigation by the authorities into the cause continued.

Car Accident Statistics

There were 3,847 fatalities in California car accidents in 2020. 2,260 (59%) of the fatalities included only one car, while 1,587 (41%) were multiple vehicles, with at least two cars involved.

Of the total number of deaths, 1,378 were car occupants (36%), while 674 were by SUVs and pickup trucks (18%). About a quarter (26% or 986), 14% (539), 3% (129), and 1% (25) were pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicycles, and large trucks, in that order.

Two or more vehicle crashes were responsible for the vast majority of traffic fatalities (77%) and wreck injuries (71%). Over 8,000 individuals have been killed or wounded in accidents involving at least two vehicles in angle collisions.

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