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Two Major Injuries From DUI Solo Crash On Hwy 49

Posted: Nov. 19, 2015 11:53 AM PST

Drunk driving led to a solo vehicle accident on Highway 49 early Thursday morning that caused serious injuries to the driver and a passenger. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says 23-year-old Elaine Cotter, address unknown, was driving at a high rate of speed between Nevada City and North San Juan, near Shoshoni Trail…

click to listen to Officer Tassone

Tassone says Cotter and her male passenger, Addison Moore of Placerville, also 23 years old, were pinned inside what WAS a brand new KIA owned by Moore. Both had to be extricated…

click to listen to Officer Tassone

Tassone says Cotter, who is last reported to be in “serious” condition, has already been arrested on assorted felony DUI charges, including for causing great bodily injury to Moore, who is last reported to be in “critical” condition. Cotter also didn’t have a license to give the officer.

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