Here are the latest vehicle accident reports, as provided by the Willows area office of the California Highway Patrol.
Saturday, Sept. 4:
5:20 a.m., James Russell, 48, of Sacramento, was driving a 2002 Chevy north on Interstate 5, south of Highway 162, in the slow lane at 55 miles per hour. As he traveled, he momentarily fell asleep and allowed his vehicle to enter the median. This woke Russell and he turned the steering wheel to the right, causing him to lose control. The Chevy then traveled onto the right shoulder, where it rolled over and collided with a chain linked fence. According to CHP Officer Gilliam, Russell was wearing his seatbelts and was not injured.
Sunday, Sept. 5:
10 p.m., Terry Muniz, 26, of Redding, was driving a 2006 Ford east on County Road 7, approaching Highway 99, at 45 to 50 miles per hour, with no tire on the vehicle’s left front wheel. Due to his alleged level of alcohol intoxication, Muniz did not initially realize that he was approaching the intersection Just west of the intersection, Muniz realized he was approaching the intersection and applied his brakes. The Ford continued in an easterly direction, through the intersection, failing to stop for a posted stop sign. The vehicle entered a dirt and gravel area east of Highway 99 and the front of the Ford struck a tree. The vehicle came to a rest on its wheels, facing an easterly direction. According to CHP Officer Henriques, Muniz was wearing his seatbelts and sustained minor injuries. He was placed under arrest.
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