Vacaville Woman Killed in Wrong-Way I-505 Crash Near Putah Creek Road

What CHP-Backed Reporting Says Happened

KCRA reported that a 45-year-old man made a U-turn on Interstate 505 and began traveling the wrong way near Putah Creek Road. His vehicle then collided head-on with a car driven by a 66-year-old Vacaville woman.

The woman was killed. Three additional vehicles were damaged after striking debris, and officers said the wrong-way driver sustained minor injuries and would be booked after medical clearance.

Why the Full Crash Sequence Matters

Investigators may need to reconstruct the U-turn, the wrong-way travel, the head-on impact, and the later debris collisions as separate parts of one event.

Early reporting that DUI was suspected does not replace toxicology results, the final CHP report, or a complete review of roadway and vehicle evidence.

Potential Civil Claims After a Wrong-Way Crash

A wrongful death claim may be available if the evidence shows another driver caused or contributed to the fatal collision.

Insurance coverage, vehicle ownership, impairment evidence, and the damages suffered by surviving family members may all require careful review.

Evidence That May Matter

Relevant evidence may include the CHP report, toxicology results, dashcam footage, 911 calls, roadway marks, debris measurements, vehicle data, and witness statements.

Prompt preservation is important because vehicles and electronic evidence can change or disappear after a crash.