Sonora, CA…On November 18, 2023, at approximately 2:40 P.M., 66-year-old Delores Natalia of Sonora was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer northbound on Rawhide Road, north of Rimrock Road along with her passenger 91-year-old Dolly Harvey of Sonora. The Trailblazer left the roadway to the right where it struck an embankment and then overturned. Ms. Natalia was not wearing a seatbelt and subsequently was ejected from the vehicle.

The Trailblazer came to rest on its roof. Despite efforts by emergency personnel, Natalia succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Ms. Harvey sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Adventist Health, Sonora for treatment.

This crash is still under investigation, and it is unknown if alcohol or drugs are a factor at this time.