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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

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By DAN ROSS
Register Online Staff

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9:30 a.m.A Napa woman died Monday evening after her car crashed into a tree on Golden Gate Drive.

Karen Nelsen, 51, was pronounced dead en route to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where she was being airlifted after the 5:55 p.m. crash just south of Imola Avenue.

Nelson’s Honda Civic was the only vehicle involved in the crash, according to Cathy Miglio of the California Highway Patrol.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, said Miglio.

Check back later today for more on this story.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the woman's name

6 comment(s)

SouthNapa wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:14 PM:

" My condolences go out to the victim's family.

Can the NVR verify the spelling of the last name of the victim? Another local news website lists her last name with a spelling of "Nelsen". Thanks. "

LMW wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:24 PM:

" Prayers for her, family and friends.... "

MarkMiwords wrote on Sep 2, 2008 4:13 PM:

" I am praying that this is not the Kathy Nelson that I know. Please NVR, could you check on the spelling of the last name? "

SouthNapa wrote on Sep 2, 2008 5:39 PM:

" MarkMiwords:

The NVR has now corrected the name. The original article said Kathy Nelson, then the name was changed to Karen Nelson, and finally it was changed to Karen Nelsen which was reported on other news sites. I believe the spelling of the victim's name is correct now. "

MarkMiwords wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:25 PM:

" I am very sorry for the victim and her loved ones. I am extremely grateful it's not the lovely lady that I know. "

skonakis wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:21 AM:

" Karen will be missed. Always enthusiastic and energetic, Karen was a friend to many of us that are involved with local horticulture activities.

As a dedicated volunteer with the Napa Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, she always shared her knowledge and passion for native plants with people coming to the plant sales or workparties.

My heart goes out to her family who I am sure is missing this wonderful person...Steve Konakis "

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