Pope Valley, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, July 18, 2025, a two-vehicle collision resulted in at least one fatality on Chiles Pope Valley Road, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash occurred around 4:46 PM in the 5700 block of Chiles Pope Valley Road near Barnett Road. Initial dispatches indicated that the collision involved two vehicles and that at least one person was found unconscious at the scene.
Emergency responders, including Cal Fire and Napa County personnel, arrived shortly after the crash. The responding units requested the presence of the county coroner due to the severity of injuries. One fatality was confirmed on site.
Authorities closed the section of Chiles Pope Valley Road in both directions to facilitate the investigation and emergency operations. Napa County Roads coordinated with law enforcement to manage the road closure, which lasted for several hours.
Tow services were dispatched to remove both vehicles from the crash site. The roadway was cleared and officially reopened to traffic by approximately 8:09 PM. The name of the deceased has not yet been released.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
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