Samuel Caldwell Arrested after Fatal DUI Accident on Eel River Road [Potter Valley, CA]

Willits Man Killed, Samuel Caldwell Arrested after Potter Valley DUI Crash

 
POTTER VALLEY, CA (December 28, 2022) – Authorities arrested 18-year-old Samuel Caldwell of Potter Valley following a fatal DUI accident on Eel River Road, early Monday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on December 26, at about 1:15 a.m. For reasons still under investigation, a southbound 2016 Subaru Crosstrek drove across the double yellow lines.
 
Then, the Subaru collided with a northbound 2001 Chevy Cavalier near Gibson Lane.
 
Emergency crews pronounced a 28-year-old passenger from Willits dead at the scene. Authorities withheld the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
 
As per reports, the driver of the Chevy, identified as 19-year-old Joseph Stanley, and a passenger in the Subaru, 18-year-old Norberto Alvarez, suffered injuries and were transported to Adventist Health Ukiah.
 
The Subaru driver, later identified as Caldwell, was also transported to the hospital. Officers later arrested him for felony driving under the influence.
 
CHP continues to investigate the fatal accident. Anyone with information can call CHP Ukiah Area at (707) 467-4420.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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