Forestville, CA - Woman Dies, Two Hurt in Two-Car Collision on Hwy 116

Forestville, CA (January 11, 2025) – A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-car crash that killed one person in Sonoma County on Friday evening, January 10, authorities said.

The crash occurred just before 9:15 p.m. in the Forestville area when the driver of a Honda CRV traveling eastbound on Highway 116 west of Giovannetti Road lost control, veered into the opposite lane, and crashed into a Lincoln Zephyr approaching westbound, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Santa Rosa office.

The Honda’s male driver, female passenger, and Lincoln’s male driver were all hospitalized after the crash. The female passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital, CHP said. Meanwhile, anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Santa Rosa CHP. The investigation continues at this time, and no further details were provided in the interim.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased woman's loved ones. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their families at this time.

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