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According to the Lakeport Police, on April 20, 2017 at approximately 8:35 pm Lakeport Police Officers were dispatched to a male hit by a vehicle, with the male lying in the roadway in the 2000 block of S. Main St. Officers arrived within seconds and through the course of the investigation learned, the victim, a 73-year-old Lakeport resident was riding his motorized scooter Northbound on the West shoulder of S. Main St. near Industrial Lane when he was struck by a White Honda traveling Southbound driven by William Gregory Wymer 28, Lakeport, Ca. The impact caused the victim to be ejected from the scooter. The scooter continued to travel into the northbound lane of traffic and was struck by a Silver Hyundai driven by Sandra Bowen 74, Calistoga, Ca. After colliding with the scooter, Bowen fled the scene.
With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lakeport Public Works, Officers immediately closed S. Main St. between Kmart and Grace Lane pending an investigation.
While at the scene officers determined Wymer was displaying signs of intoxication and was subsequently arrested for Felony driving while under the Influence. Bowen returned to the scene and was also found to be under the influence. She was subsequently arrested for driving while under the Influence.
While at the scene officers determined Wymer was displaying signs of intoxication and was subsequently arrested for Felony driving while under the Influence. Bowen returned to the scene and was also found to be under the influence. She was subsequently arrested for driving while under the Influence.
The victim was airlifted to an out of county hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. S. Main St. remained closed until 4:30 am.
Chief Brad Rasmussen of the Lakeport Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County District Attorney’s Office, Lakeport Fire Department and Lakeport Public Works for their assistance during this investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stoebe at the Lakeport Police Department 707-263-5491.