Dixon Woman Killed in Tesla Crash and Fire Near Hawkins Road and SR-113

What CHP-Attributed Reporting Says Happened

The crash happened just after midnight Saturday near Hawkins Road and State Route 113 outside Dixon. The Mercury News reported the incident based on information from CHP and the Solano County Coroner.

Rosa Morales, 59, of Dixon, was reportedly driving a Tesla Model 3 eastbound on Hawkins Road when CHP said she failed to realize the road ended at Highway 113. The Tesla continued through the intersection, struck trees and brush, and caught fire.

A dog inside the vehicle was rescued. Public reporting reviewed for this article said alcohol and drugs had not been determined.

Why Solo-Vehicle Road-End Crashes Still Need Fact Review

Some solo-vehicle crashes are purely driver-error events. Others raise questions about roadway lighting, warning signs, pavement markings, sight distance, intersection design, vehicle data, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical issues.

Because this crash happened where Hawkins Road meets State Route 113, the legal review may consider how clearly the road end and intersection were marked at night.

No public report reviewed for this article identifies a roadway defect, vehicle defect, or third-party fault. The article is cautious because the available facts point primarily to a solo roadway-departure crash.

Legal Options After a Fatal Solano County Crash

Surviving family members may have questions even when early reporting suggests a solo-driver crash. A civil review can determine whether roadway conditions, vehicle issues, or another factor contributed to the death.

If evidence later shows a dangerous public roadway condition, a government claim may have to be filed much faster than the ordinary wrongful death deadline.

A car accident lawyer can help request the CHP report, review roadway evidence, preserve vehicle data, and identify whether any legally responsible party exists.

Evidence That May Matter

Important evidence may include the CHP report, Tesla data, photos of signs and markings, nighttime lighting conditions, roadway design records, fire investigation notes, coroner findings, and witness statements.

For Tesla and other modern vehicles, event data and vehicle-system records may help clarify speed, braking, steering, and warnings before impact.

Roadway-condition evidence can change quickly if signs, markings, lighting, or vegetation are altered after a fatal crash.