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Vacaville woman killed in wrong-way I-505 crash; suspect arrested for alleged DUI
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The crash involved a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 2026 Nissan Kicks. The driver of the Nissan Kicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
A head-on collision occurred on a freeway after a driver traveled the wrong way. The crash involved a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 2026 Nissan Kicks. A preliminary investigation suggests the Tahoe's driver missed an exit, made a U-turn, and proceeded in the wrong direction, believing he was on a two-way road due to suspected intoxication.
The driver of the Nissan Kicks was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was a 66-year-old woman. A suspect was arrested for alleged DUI.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the time and location of the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 30, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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