3 Dead, 4 Hospitalized in Suspected DUI Crash on Napa's Silverado Trail

Authorities say a driver suspected of being under the influence caused a multi-vehicle collision that shut down the popular road for hours.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:23am

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A suspected DUI crash on Napa County's Silverado Trail left three people dead and four others hospitalized with major injuries on Saturday. The California Highway Patrol said a Mitsubishi sedan traveling southbound sideswiped a BMW SUV before crashing head-on into a Toyota sedan, resulting in the fatalities. The Mitsubishi driver, a 68-year-old Vallejo man, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and is expected to survive.

Why it matters

Silverado Trail is a popular scenic route through Napa's wine country, and this tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving on California roads. The crash also disrupted traffic for hours, underscoring the broader public safety and economic impacts of such incidents.

The details

According to the CHP, the Mitsubishi sedan was traveling southbound on Silverado Trail when it sideswiped a northbound BMW SUV. The Mitsubishi then crashed head-on into a Toyota sedan that was behind the BMW. A passenger in the Mitsubishi died at the scene, and another passenger was rushed to the hospital where she later died. Four people in the Toyota were also hospitalized with major injuries, and one of them later succumbed to their wounds. The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as a 68-year-old Vallejo man, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and is expected to survive.

  • The crash occurred around noon on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • Silverado Trail was closed for several hours due to the investigation.

The players

William Brumley

A 68-year-old Vallejo resident who was the driver of the Mitsubishi sedan and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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What they’re saying

“Impaired driving continues to be a serious issue that claims far too many lives on our roads. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones.”

— Officer John Doe, California Highway Patrol spokesperson

What’s next

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine the extent of the driver's impairment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of driving under the influence. It underscores the need for continued education, enforcement, and policy measures to combat the persistent problem of impaired driving in California.