Jose Rodriguez was driving a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 37 and collided head-on with a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
Napa, Calif. – A 29-year-old Sonoma man died early Saturday morning in a two-car traffic collision on Highway 37 in Napa, according to a California Highway Patrol news release.
The deadly accident happened at about 2:26 a.m. on March 9 on Highway 37 near Mare Island
According to the CHP, Jose Luis Rodriguez, 29, of Sonoma was driving a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 37 and collided head-on with a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder operated by a 40-year-old Vallejo man.
Rodriguez, who was the only occupant of the Chrysler, was killed in the crash. The driver of the Nissan was not injured.
Authorities say alcohol intoxication is suspected to be a factor in the wrong-way crash crash, the highway patrol said.
According to an LGBTQ Connection's website, Rodriguez is a program coordinator with the nonprofit, a support group and information hub for LGBTQ youth in Napa County.
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