The driver of a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette crashed into a barrier on Highway 29 on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and the 34-year-old driver suffered critical injuries.
A 34-year-old Fairfield man suffered major life-threatening injuries after crashing into a concrete barrier while racing another car Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
The man was driving westbound in a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette at speeds exceeding 120 mph on state Highway 37 while racing a car that may have been a purple Dodge Charger, officials said.
The Corvette driver lost control while approaching state Highway 29 and hit a barrier, engulfing the car in flames.
The driver was removed from the car with major life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the Corvette suffered minor injuries, officials said.
Both occupants of the Corvette had been wearing seat belts.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Last modified January 17, 2021 2:59 pm
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