Julie Phillips Killed, Mason Wessel Arrested for DUI Crash on Interstate 80 [Solano County, CA]

[UPDATE] Dixon Woman Julie Phillips Fatally Struck in Interstate 80 DUI Accident

 
Solano County, CA (April 13, 2021) – On Sunday, 29-year-old Mason Wessel was arrested in a DUI crash on Interstate 80 that killed 47-year-old Julie Phillips.
 
The fatal DUI accident took place at 2:40 a.m., near Dixon Avenue West.
 
Officers said that initially, Larry Bowie, a Vallejo man, drove a Mazda CX-5 down Interstate 80 when he rear-ended a Hyundai Elantra.
 
The 31-year-old man stopped, blocking the lanes on the highway.
 
Moreover, witnesses started to help Bowie and the Elantra driver, when a Toyota Tacoma drove into the scene and struck a Toyota Prius.
 
Wessel, the suspected driver, continued driving and struck Larry Bowie, standing outside of the SUV.
 
Afterward, he also struck Julie Phillips, a good Samaritan attempting to assist those in the initial crash.
 
Unfortunately, she died at the scene.
 
Right away, rescuers rushed both the Mazda and the Toyota Prius drivers to Vacaville Kaiser Permanente.
 
Officers said Wessel suffered major injuries and was also hospitalized.
 
Once released from the hospital, he was arrested on felony charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
 
Meanwhile, please contact Officer Padilla at the CHP Solano office at 707-428-2100 if you know anything about this deadly crash.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dixon resident Julie Phillips. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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When to File a Wrongful Death Claim

 
As the loved ones of the victim grieve this tragic accident, Sweet Lawyers wants you to know that you do not have to face the aftermath alone.
 
Truly, it is important to recognize that if you lose someone in a DUI crash, you may also recover damages through a wrongful death suit.
 
“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their interests, which is why we protect those of our clients, ” explains Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers.
 
If your loved one died in a DUI crash, do not hesitate to reach out for help. The process of dealing with your loss, while fighting for justice, is never easy. Ultimately, this is crucial in alleviating some of the financial burdens after a fatal accident. We wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Thus, for more information, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a legal professional.