[11-03-2026] Mendocino County, CA – Two Injured in Suspected DUI Collision East of Fort Bragg

A 19-year-old driver suffered major injuries, and another driver had possible minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Mendocino County on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at 6:41 p.m. on Highway 20 near mile marker 10.10, approximately 11 miles east of Fort Bragg.

CHP identified the drivers as Trevor M., 19, of Fort Bragg, in a 2005 GMC Yukon, and Joshua R., 53, of Fort Bragg, in a 2021 Subaru Legacy.

The Subaru went down an embankment and caught fire. Trevor was transported to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley with major injuries. Joshua was taken to Adventist Health Mendocino Coast with possible minor injuries. Neither vehicle had passengers.

CHP said Trevor was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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