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DUI Crash in Napa Leads to One Fatality and Arrest

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Published on August 28, 2023
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On Sunday in Napa, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a devastating solo vehicle crash resulting in one fatality, while the driver, later identified as Stephan Patterson, was arrested for felony DUI. The incident occurred around 5:50 A.M. near State Route 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road. According to the CHP Napa's Facebook post, Patterson's GMC Yukon failed to navigate a left curve on State Route 128, overturned several times, and ultimately took the life of the passenger.

As the investigation is still ongoing, the public is invited to share any relevant information with the CHP Napa office, Officer S. Herrera, urging anyone with helpful information regarding the accident to call at (707) 699-6300. Details about the victim have not been disclosed yet.