Vacaville, CA (March 1, 2026) – A woman died Saturday morning, February 28, after a two-vehicle crash at a rural intersection just west of Vacaville.
Emergency units responded around 8 a.m. to the intersection of Byrnes Road and Hawkins Road. The crash involved a silver Toyota sedan and a silver Dodge pickup truck.
According to officials, the Toyota was traveling south on Byrnes Road when it was struck by the Dodge pickup moving east on Hawkins Road. The pickup hit the Toyota in a broadside impact at the intersection. The driver of the Toyota, a 29-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released her identity.
The driver of the Dodge pickup was taken to a hospital following the crash. Information about that person’s condition has not been made public.
The roadway remained closed for several hours while crews worked at the scene and investigators documented evidence. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased, and we wish the injured driver a swift recovery.
How Rural Intersections Can Increase the Risk of Serious Crashes
Rural intersections often operate differently from those in urban areas. Some roads may have stop signs while cross traffic continues without stopping, which can create confusion for unfamiliar drivers.
When one roadway has the right-of-way, vehicles traveling on the intersecting road must stop and check carefully before crossing or turning. If a driver misjudges the speed of oncoming traffic, a crash can occur within seconds.
Higher travel speeds are also common on rural roads. Faster speeds reduce the amount of time drivers have to react if another vehicle enters the intersection.
Broadside crashes, sometimes called side-impact crashes, happen frequently in these locations. These collisions can be severe because the sides of vehicles provide less protection than the front or rear.
