Gail Forte Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Old Adobe Road in Lakeville
Gail Forte ID’d as Woman Killed in Lakeville Collision on Old Adobe Road near Stage Gulch Road
Lakeville, California (July 22, 2021) – The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau has identified the woman who died Wednesday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision in Lakeville as Gail Forte, 63, of Napa.
The deadly crash happened at around 4:39 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, on Old Adobe Road, just west of Stage Gulch Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A 78-year-old Sonoma man was driving a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck eastbound on Old Adobe Road when, for unknown reasons, he crashed into the back of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was also heading eastbound, the CHP reported.
The force of the impact pushed the Silverado into the westbound lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Chevrolet Volt compact car. The Volt sustained major damage upon the impact.
Napa Woman Killed, 3 Injured in Lakeville Multi-Vehicle Crash
Forte who was riding as a passenger in the Volt was declared deceased at the scene.
Both drivers of the Volt and the Silverado were airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries. The driver of the Colorado was transported by land ambulance to the same hospital with minor injuries.
The collision prompted the officers to temporarily close Old Adobe Road for over three hours during the investigation. As of 8:00 p.m., the road was reopened.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Santa Rosa CHP Office at 707-588-1400.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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