Angels Camp Resident Killed in Sonora Crash on Highway 108

Driver Dies after Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 108 near Draper Mine Road in Sonora

Angels Camp Resident Killed in Sonora Crash on Highway 108

Sonora, California – Authorities are investigating a car crash that claimed the life of one person on Saturday afternoon, May 13, in Sonora.

The California Highway Patrol says the accident happened on Highway 108 near Draper Mine Road.

A 39-year-old Angels Camp resident was driving a 2019 Kia Optima westbound on Highway 108 and was slowing down to turn into a private driveway when it was rear-ended by a westbound 2020 Ram 2500.

The Kia ended up in the eastbound lane and was hit by a passing Ford F-350 driven by a 30-year-old Sonora man.

The driver of the Kia was airlifted to Doctors’ Medical Center in Modesto. Sadly, the patient died while receiving treatment.

Authorities say 49-year-old Tammi Truschke was driving the Dodge Ram and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.