3 Juveniles Injured in Napa County Crash

Two victims airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Three juveniles were struck and injured by a vehicle in Napa County on Tuesday evening. Two of the victims were airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, while the third was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

Why it matters

Crashes involving pedestrians, especially young people, are concerning incidents that raise questions about road safety, driver awareness, and the need for improved infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to Cal Fire, the crash occurred around 6:10 p.m. on the 400 block of Newton Way in Angwin, Napa County. One juvenile was airlifted directly from the scene to UC Davis Medical Center, while another was first transported by ambulance to Angwin Airport, where an air ambulance was waiting to take them to the same hospital in Sacramento. The third juvenile was taken to a local hospital by ground ambulance.

  • The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Cal Fire LNU

The Napa County fire department that responded to the incident.

California Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency investigating the cause of the crash.

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What’s next

The California Highway Patrol will continue its investigation into the cause of the crash and the conditions of the injured juveniles.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures to protect pedestrians, especially young people, on rural roads. It also underscores the importance of driver awareness and the necessity of improved infrastructure to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.