Kevin Machen Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash on State Route 175 [Ukiah, CA]

CHP Investigates Hit-And-Run Crash on State Route 175 in Ukiah

Ukiah, CA (January 6, 2022) – Tuesday afternoon, 59-year-old Kevin Machen of Lakeport sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on State Route 175.

The hit-and-run crash in Ukiah happened at around 3:25 p.m. on January 4, east of Hopland.

The California Highway Patrol said the collision involved a 2011 Cadillac and a 1998 Toyota Sienna.

A witness said the van exited a vineyard right into oncoming traffic. This resulted in the van colliding with the Cadillac. 

EMS then transported Machen to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley suffering from moderate injuries.

Further investigation into this crash  is ongoing

Anyone with known information pertaining to Tuesday’s Hit-and-Run incident may call Ukiah CHP at (707)467-4420. 

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