1 Dead In Fairfield Crash Caused By Suspected DUI Driver: Police

SOLANO COUNTY, CA — A woman died and her son and daughter-in-law were injured in a Fairfield crash early Sunday morning police say was caused by a Vallejo man who was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers responded just after 3 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of Highway 12 and Beck Avenue where a Dodge Challenger and a Toyota Sienna minivan had collided.

A 59-year-old Fairfield man who was driving the Toyota, his 58-year-old wife, and his 85-year-old mother, Margaret Abudawood, all suffered major injuries and were taken to a local hospital, Fairfield police Sgt. Matt Bloesch said.

Abudawood died from her injuries after arriving at the hospital, the sergeant said.

The Toyota driver remained in critical condition Monday; his wife suffered major but non-life threatening injuries, according to Bloesch.

The driver of the Dodge, identified by police as 31-year-old Vallejo man Arnulfo Santos-Reyes, was arrested and booked into Solano County jail on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter, police said.

The intersection was closed for nearly six hours Sunday morning as police investigated the collision.

"The preliminary investigation indicated the Dodge was traveling westbound on Hwy 12 at freeway speeds," Bloesch said. "The Toyota was making a left from eastbound Hwy 12 to northbound Beck Ave. All indicators show the Toyota had a green light and Santos-Reyes failed to stop for the red light."

According to Bloesch, investigating officers found probable cause to believe Santos-Reyes was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

The crash investigation was continuing Monday; anyone with information was asked to call 707-428-7524.