Floyd Merchant Killed in DUI Collision on I-80 Crash [Dixon, CA]

Floyd Merchant Killed in DUI Collision on I-80 Crash [Dixon, CA]
Floyd Merchant Killed in DUI Collision on I-80 Crash [Dixon, CA]

79-Year-Old Male Victim Fatally Struck in DUI Car Crash on Interstate 80 in Dixon

 
Dixon, CA (May 7, 2020) – Thursday afternoon, 79-year-old Floyd Merchant of Sacramento, was killed in an auto collision on I-80.
 
Officers first responded to the scene around 3:04 p.m., after receiving multiple 911 calls. According to reports, his 1997 white Toyota sedan bumped into the east side of Pitt School Road. Due to the impact of the collision, Merchant suffered life-threatening injuries before he was later pronounced.
 
CHP spokesman Officer Miguel Camarena says that Floyd’s wife was the driver of the vehicle. Anita Maria Jones-Merchant was said to be under the influence of either drugs or alcohol at the time.
 
In addition, one unidentified adult male was also riding with them. Medics say he and Anita suffered serious injuries in the said accident. However, there has been no update on their current condition.
 
Authorities closed one of the east bound lanes in I-80 for more than an hour Thursday afternoon. However, the roadway has since reopened to traffic.
 
Furthermore, Anita was later apprehended and charged with felony DUI and vehicular homicide.
 
The Solano County CHP encourages witnesses to reach out to their office at (707) 428-2100 if they have any information about the collision.


We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Floyd Merchant.


If you or someone you love has recently been involved in a similar DUI auto accident, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. When you work with us, you will be provided with personalized assistance, aggressive representation, and compassion throughout the entire process. In addition, you won’t pay a dime until we settle your case. Call (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation. For your convenience, you can also reach us through our online chat and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 

 

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