Woman Killed in Santa Rosa Car Crash

A woman was killed early Thursday morning in a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road near Gardner Ranch Road, southeast of Santa Rosa. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the driver lost control of her Chrysler 300 around 12:26 a.m., causing the vehicle to overturn and strike a tree. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash, considering factors such as road conditions and potential alcohol involvement. Emergency responders managed the aftermath, impacting traffic in the area as they investigated. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Santa Rosa CHP office.