A 29-year-old woman from Sonora died Tuesday evening after her car overturned on Highway 108, west of Peaceful Oak Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. The CHP reported that the woman was driving a 2003 Volkswagen Bug eastbound at an unknown speed when her vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and left the south edge of the highway. The car then overturned.
According to the CHP, “The driver was thrown from the car and suffered fatal injuries, despite lifesaving efforts from first responders.”
Authorities said they suspect alcohol or drugs may have contributed to the crash. The identity of the driver has not been released as officials are notifying her family.
