SANTA ROSA (BCN) -- A Forestville woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter for a head-on crash east of Sebastopol that killed a Rohnert Park woman and injured her teenage daughter Monday afternoon.
California Highway Patrol Sgt. Robert Mota said 55-year-old Judy Shafer was arrested in connection with the 5:20 p.m. crash on Llano Road north of Ludwig Road.
Shafer was driving a 2002 Jeep Liberty north on Llano Road when it crossed the double-yellow line and struck a 1998 Honda Civic head-on, according to the CHP.
The Honda's driver, Kathleen L. O'Daniel, 54, died at the scene. Her 15-year-old daughter suffered broken bones and internal injuries and was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Mota said.
Shafer also suffered broken bones and was taken to Memorial Hospital.
Llano Road was closed between state Highway 12 and Ludwig Avenue for more than five hours after the crash.
(Copyright 2009, Bay City News, All rights reserved.)
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| 9/25/2009 11:41:42 AM
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Anonymous
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| It was such a joy knowing the O'Daniels. Kathy was so funny and you always knew what you were getting! And oh how she loved her God and her Family. I will miss her but looking forward to seeing her in Heaven! Love Gloria |
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| 9/18/2009 9:20:45 PM
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hope
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| i met kathy and her kids at the sebastopol church. she was a wonderful friend and helped me through some difficult periods
in my life. She was the finest example of a good christian. she
was a fun person to talk to and her kids where very nice when i went her her house. i mess her alot and pray for her family.
God bless |
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| 9/18/2009 9:43:11 AM
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Karen Tyson Carrasco
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| Chuck was my GM at Harris' in Bakersfield. I'm so sorry for your loss of Kathy and may god bless Kelcee as she continues to recover. |
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| 9/17/2009 6:05:53 PM
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Wayne, Christy, Zac & Brett Brady
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| Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have many wonderful memories of Kathy and her wonderful family. She was an AWESOME lady. We pray for a complete recovery for Kelsey. We love you all! |
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| 9/17/2009 5:33:37 AM
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Steve Rogers
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| STOP DRINKING AND DRIVING!
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| This is a sad tragedy. It did not need to happen. God bless the young lady. |
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| 9/16/2009 8:39:53 PM
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Kacee
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| I love you mommy and miss you |
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| 9/16/2009 6:08:00 PM
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Anonymous
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| I went to school with Kelsey and Mike O'daniel and knew both of them well and i am just crushed about what happened and i am praying that Kelsey will be alright. |
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| 9/15/2009 4:37:15 PM
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Anonymous
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| Kathy,
When I first met you, you welcomed me into your home with a big hug. You have always been so kind and helpful. I will never forget it. Thank you for everything. You have raised a great family, and they are all very proud to have you as a mother, grandmother, and wife. I feel very honored to have known you. You are now with God and He will take care of you.
I send my prayers to the O'Daniel family. |
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| 9/15/2009 4:25:18 PM
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Anonymous
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| May God Be With You Kathy
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| Kathy was an absolutely wonderful mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, and person. She will be missed by many, and never forgotten. I send my prayers and deepest sympathies for the O'Daniel family. |
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