Nina Guck Hurt in Suspected DUI Collision on Highway 121 [Napa, CA]

Napa, CA (January 29, 2025) On Saturday evening, 86-year-old Nina Guck of Napa, was injured after a horrific traffic crash on Highway 121.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the shocking incident happened around 8:15 p.m. on Highway 121 near Hedgeside Avenue.

Reports say that authorities arrested a Livermore woman Saturday night after she caused a hit-and-run crash outside Napa, injuring another driver.

Authorities reported that 47-year-old Azure Eversole was driving a 2015 Subaru Outback eastbound when she rear-ended a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. Instead of stopping, she fled the scene and eventually crashed into a ditch near Wooden Valley Road.

Officers located Eversole near her vehicle and took her into custody. She was booked into the Napa County Jail on felony charges, including DUI causing injury and hit-and-run. Her bail was set at $100,000, and she remained in custody as of Monday.

Emergency responders transported the Mercedes driver, 86-year-old Guck to Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center for treatment of possible minor injuries.

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Driving under the influence is dangerous and has serious legal consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a reckless driver, seek legal guidance to protect your rights. Always report impaired drivers to law enforcement to help keep roads safe.

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