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Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified one of the victims as Richard Joseph Adams, 69, of Nice.
A 59-year-old woman from Clearlake Oaks who was riding in the car with Adams was flown to Solano County, where she died of her injuries. The release of her name was not immediately available.
Justin Hendrix, 33, of Woodland, also was in the car at the time of the wreck. He sustained major injuries and was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
Adams was driving a blue 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer westbound on Highway 20, east of the intersection of Morine Ranch Road in Clearlake Oaks, at an unknown rate of speed at approximately 4:51 p.m. Saturday, the CHP reported.
The CHP said the crash occurred when Adams drove off the roadway, onto the right shoulder of Highway, where the front of his vehicle hit three separate trees.
After the wreck, the Chevrolet came to a rest on the north shoulder of Highway 20, east of the intersection of Morine Ranch Road, on three wheels – with the left rear wheel elevated, according to the report.
Adams was pronounced deceased in the driver seat, the CHP said, while Hendrix and the woman were extricated and transported by REACH helicopters out of the county.
The CHP said Adams was wearing his seatbelt, while the female passenger, who was riding in the right front seat, and Hendrix, seated in the rear of the vehicle, were unrestrained.
Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected as factors in this wreck, the CHP said.
This article has been updated to show that the second crash victim was in fact flown to Solano County, not Sonoma County, has had been reported to Lake County News.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A Northshore woman was arrested Saturday after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen car.
Miranda Leeann Ellingwood Estrella, 37, of Nice was arrested following the Saturday afternoon incident, according to Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Paulich said that at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy was patrolling in the Kelseyville area when he heard a radio broadcast related to a silver Ford Fusion that had just been stolen from the Upper Lake area by a blonde female, who later was identified as Ellingwood Estrella.
As the deputy was approaching Highland Springs Road, he observed the stolen vehicle traveling south on Highway 29 at a speed in excess of 80 miles per hour and passing vehicles on the right shoulder, Paulich said.
A Lakeport Police officer also was in the area and attempted to stop the female driver of the stolen vehicle along with the deputy, Paulich said.
Paulich said Ellingwood Estrella failed to stop and accelerated to approximately 112 miles per hour.
She continued south on Highway 29, passing vehicles over double-yellow lines. Paulich said she turned onto Red Hills Road, continuing towards Highway 175 and crossing over double yellow lines.
He said Ellingwood Estrella turned onto Highway 175 and eventually stopped in a driveway in the 9400 block of Highway 175.
Paulich said the deputy gave commands to Ellingwood Estrella, but she did not comply. She appeared to be confused and disoriented.
She exited the vehicle, but would not raise her hands. Paulich said she had a bag in her hands that was obstructing the deputy from being able to see her hands.
Paulich said the deputy ordered Ellingwood Estrella to drop the bag several times, but she did not comply.
Fearing she could have a weapon and her continued failure to comply with the deputy’s commands, the deputy fired one less-lethal bean bag round that struck Ellingwood Estrella in the leg, Paulich said.
She then got back into the stolen vehicle and started to dig through the center console of the vehicle, according to Paulich.
Paulich said Ellingwood Estrella eventually followed commands exiting the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Authorities transported Ellingwood Estrella to Sutter Lakeside Hospital where she received medical attention, Paulich said.
She was later booked at the Lake County Jail on charges of vehicle theft, evading, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to Paulich.
Paulich said Ellingwood Estrella is also on felony probation out of Mendocino County for burglary.
Ellingwood Estrella, who was scheduled to be in court for arraignment on Tuesday, remains in custody with bail set at $35,000, according to jail records.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said a Clearlake man was arrested on Sunday night after he led a deputy who was trying to pull him over on a vehicle chase.
Ronald Raymond Antoni, 65, was arrested in the case, according to Lt. Corey Paulich.
At 9:20 p.m. Sunday, a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy was patrolling in the Clearlake area when he heard a radio broadcast related to a possible intoxicated driver in a green Honda Civic, Pauliich said.
Paulich said that as the deputy was traveling on Highway 53 near Olympic Drive, he observed the green Honda make a U-turn in the intersection of Olympic Drive and Highway 53.
The deputy passed the vehicle and pulled off the roadway. The driver of the green Honda, later identified as Antoni, pulled off the roadway in front of the deputy, Paulich said.
The deputy approached the vehicle on the passenger side and attempted to contact Antoni. As the deputy attempted to open the passenger door, Paulich said Antoni drove off south on Highway 53.
The deputy began to follow the Honda but did not activate his lights or siren as he was still attempting to determine if the driver was impaired. Paulich said Antoni continued to Polk Avenue, where he made an illegal U-turn and ended up going off the roadway.
Paulich said the deputy activated his lights and siren and attempted to stop the vehicle. Antoni did not stop and continued driving north on Highway 53.
Antoni passed several vehicles over double-yellow lines, reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour. Paulich said Antoni made another U-turn in the area of Ogulin Canyon Road and traveled south on Highway 53, continuing to cross the double-yellow lines into oncoming traffic.
Paulich said Antoni turned onto 18th Avenue, entering the Adventist Health Emergency Room parking lot. With the assistance of officers from the Clearlake Police Department and California Highway Patrol, Antoni was taken into custody.
Antoni told the deputy he did not stop because he was frightened and attempting to go to the hospital. Paulich said Antoni admitted to consuming a few alcoholic beverages and recently smoking methamphetamine.
Paulich said Antoni was booked into custody at the Lake County Jail on charges of evading, reckless driving, resisting and DUI. He remains in custody with bail set at $35,000.
The Clearlake Police Department also arrested Antoni for DUI on Friday, Paulich said.
The pursuit with Antoni was the second in two days that had involved a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy. On Saturday afternoon, Miranda Leeann Ellingwood Estrella, 37, of Nice, was arrested following a chase in the Kelseyville area, as Lake County News has reported.
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A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital, according to the report.
Neither of the patients is a resident of Napa County, officials said.
Officials could not clarify whether the newly confirmed case in Napa County is in addition to, or counted among, eight cases – including two from separate repatriation flights – confirmed statewide as of Feb. 12, according to the California Department of Public Health, or CDPH.
CDPH told Lake County News that approximately 150 persons in California have been tested for the virus.
The case reported in Napa County is so far the closest confirmed case to Lake County, where Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace – in his most recent report to the Board of Supervisors last week – said that the virus so far hasn’t been detected.
Napa County reported that the two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Officials said five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County.
Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley in Napa, officials said.
“There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, MD. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.”
Amy Herold, M.D., chief medical officer at Queen of the Valley, said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients.
“Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.”
Herold added, “Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus. Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure. No hospital operations are impacted.”
The confirmed case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, tested positive for the virus in Japan but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far, according to the Napa County report.
Officials said the patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley.
Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known at this time, officials said.
Symptoms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, and/or shortness of breath.
Older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease.
Anyone who has recently traveled from China, or has come in close contact with someone who traveled from China, and develops a fever and lower respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath within 14 days after leaving the area, should first call their health care provider and share travel history and symptoms before visiting the clinic or emergency room. Healthcare providers should call Napa County Public Health immediately.
Tips to protect yourself and others
No additional precautions are recommended at this time beyond the simple daily precautions that everyone should always take, such as:
– Washing hands with liquid soap and water, and rubbing for at least 20 seconds;
– Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing; and
– Staying home if you are sick.
Since flu activity will continue to remain high during this flu season, and symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the flu, health officials also recommend getting a flu shot to protect yourself and others from the flu.
For the latest updates, go to the CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html .