The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. on October 24, 2026, just south of Highway 29.
Napa County, CA – Five people were injured, one critically, after two vehicles collided on Highway 121 in Napa County on Saturday morning, prompting a temporary road closure.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. on October 24, 2026, just south of Highway 29.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Toyota Prius was attempting to make a U-turn on Highway 121 south of Old Sonoma Road when it collided with an SUV. The Prius driver, who was alone in the car, was partially ejected from the vehicle during the collision. CHP said the driver suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital.
Four occupants of the SUV complained of pain or sustained minor injuries, CHP said. Two of the patients in the SUV were children.
Northbound Highway 121 from Sonoma was temporarily closed as authorities responded to the crash. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office advised motorists to avoid the area and use Old Sonoma Road to First Street as an alternate route.
The roadway reopened at approximately 10:15 a.m., after a closure lasting about 30 minutes. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.