Stephen Williams Arrested after DUI Crash That Injures 5 in Clearlake Oaks
5 Injured, Stephen Williams Arrested in Clearlake Oaks Crash on Highway 20 near Sulphur Bank Drive
Clearlake Oaks, California (July 26, 2021) – Stephen Williams, 37, of Pacifica, was arrested following a DUI crash that left five people injured Saturday in Clearlake Oaks, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision, which involved four vehicles, took place on Highway 20 near the intersection with Sulphur Bank Drive on Saturday, July 24.
The CHP said Williams was driving a Toyota Highlander westbound on Highway 20 at a high rate of speed when, for unknown reasons, he crashed into the back of a Toyota Prius.
After the impact, the Highlander and the Prius drifted into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee each.
A fourth vehicle became involved in the crash.
5 Injured in Clearlake Oaks Collision on Highway 20
Three Grass Valley women, who were in the Cherokee, were airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center, one with major injuries and two with minor injuries.
The driver of the Prius, an Oakland man, sustained minor injuries. The driver of the fourth vehicle did not suffer any injuries.
Williams was also airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries before being arrested on suspicion of DUI.
No other details regarding the crash were immediately given.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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- 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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