Stephen Patterson Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash near State Route 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road [Napa County, CA]

1 Person Dead in Napa County DUI Accident near State Route 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road

NAPA COUNTY, CA (August 30, 2023) – Sunday morning, authorities arrested Stephen Patterson after a fatal DUI crash near State Route 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road.

The incident happened at around 5:50 a.m. near State Route 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound GMC Yukon SUV failed to negotiate a left curve and veered off the roadway. Then, the vehicle rolled over multiple times down an embankment.

Moreover, officers confirmed that a passenger of the vehicle died in the crash.

Furthermore, authorities arrested the 54-year-old vehicle driver on suspicion of DUI. Then, paramedics transported the suspect to a hospital with major injuries.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities asked anyone with details about the crash to call the Napa CHP office at 707-699-6300 and ask for Officer S. Herrera.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.

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