Injuries Reported in Calistoga Auto Accident on Highway 128 near Tubbs Lane
CALISTOGA, CA (March 14, 2023) – Sunday night, Cynthia Throm and others suffered major injuries in a crash on Highway 128 near Tubbs Lane.
The incident happened at around 5:13 p.m. on Highway 128 near Tubbs Lane.
A westbound 2020 Hyundai Palisade and an eastbound 2020 Honda CR-V crashed near Tubbs Lane, CHP spokesperson Jaret Paulson revealed.
As a result, four occupants in the SUVs, two in each vehicle, suffered major injuries.
After the crash, responders transported Hyundai’s driver, 63-year-old Cynthia Throm of Brookings, Oregon, and her passenger Dennis Throm, 77, to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
More Details on the Crash
Meanwhile, an ambulance transported Megan Turner, a 32-year-old Santa Rosa resident driving the Honda, to Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa. Also, they transported an 8-year-old girl riding in the SUV to the hospital.
Moreover, the authorities closed Highway 128 in both directions for about an hour after the collision.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
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