Julie Phillips Killed in DUI Crash on Highway 80 in Dixon
Julie Phillips ID’d as Woman Killed in Dixon Car Crash on Highway 80 near Dixon Avenue
Dixon, California (April 13, 2021) – The woman who died early Sunday morning following an alleged DUI crash in Dixon has been identified as Julie Phillips, 47, of Dixon, according to the Solano County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau.
The California Highway Patrol said the deadly accident happened at about 2:38 a.m. on April 11 on the westbound side of Interstate 80 near Dixon Avenue.
According to the CHP, a black Mazda CX5, driven by Larry Bowie, 31, of Vallejo, was traveling on Interstate 80 at a high rate of speed when it rear-ended a silver Hyundai Elantra.
The Mazda came to rest blocking lanes of the roadway.
A short time later, a red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, driven by Mason Wessel, 29, of San Francisco, collided with a silver Toyota Prius, driven by Karen Maduena, 26, of Suisun City.
The Toyota Tacoma continued and struck the Mazda and its driver, Bowie, who was standing outside the vehicle.
The police said the Toyota continued forward and hit Phillips who was among the good Samaritans who stopped to help at the scene.
Phillips was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bowie was taken to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center with major injuries, while Maduena had minor injuries and was taken to the same hospital.
Wessel was also transported to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries before being arrested for felony DUI.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the CHP Solano Office at 428-2100.
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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