Traffic moving on Silverado Trail after crash

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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BY KERANA TODOROV
Register Staff Writer

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6:30 p.m.A Napa man suffered major injuries Tuesday in a crash on the Silverado Trail south of the Oakville Cross Road, according to the California Highway Patrol

At around 4 p.m., a man southbound on the Silverado Trail lost control of his car, which hit a ditch and rolled over, California Highway Patrol Officer Jaret Paulson said. The crash occurred in front of Vine Cliff Winery on the 7400 block of the Silverado Trail.

Roberto Cobarruvias, 24, was transported by CHP helicopter to Queen of the Valley Medical Center, Paulson said. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Silverado Trail was shut down for about 30 minutes to allow the CHP helicopter to land and leave.

The incident remains under investigation.

29 comment(s)

vocal-de-local wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:42 PM:

" We were backed up about thirty cars from the accident at around 4:20 or so. We saw the helicopter take off. The vehicle was on the Eastern side of Silverado partially upside down. I think it was a beige van. I couldn't see any other vehicles that might have been involved. It looked as though the vehicle collided with a boulder off to the side. I'm curious to hear about how the driver is doing. The accident appeared serious. Please keep us informed. "

sammy wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:55 PM:

" Oh it looks bad too,...... my son took a picture with his cell phone and sent it to me to show me why he and his dad were traveling so slow. prayers for this gentlemen. "

unicorn327 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:54 PM:

" My daughter works with the injured mans wife in Yountville. She said his wife spoke with her and said he was currently in surgery at QVH. "

Joe wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:22 PM:

" It's scary to know that there are many more dangerous drivers out there like the guy who crashed today. Someday cars will be very safe. They will be operated by computer. There will hardly ever be accidents. Too bad we don't have that kind of technology available to the mainstream public yet. "

vocal-de-local wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:51 PM:

" unicorn, please write back and keep us updated. Anyone who drove past that accident is thinking about the injured victim tonight. We want to know that he's ok. Thank you. "

GGDAVE wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:02 PM:

" MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THIS GENTLEMAN "

NAPAMOM21 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:41 PM:

" I hope he is ok! "

maggie wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:39 AM:

" Roberto is my cousin's son, as of yesterday, he was ok thanks god . I letf the hospital after the surgery the doctors told us he was doing ok. He is in intensive care right know but doing well. Thank you for your prayers.
And for you Joe Roberto is not a dangerous driver as you said, if you were not driving with him how do you know the way he was driving. I hope in the future you will think twice before judging any body. "

musikluvr wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:15 AM:

" The county has failed to install adequate safety features on Silverado Trail. Rumble strips are proven to stop accidents like this and only cost $40,000 per mile. The rumble strips on Jameson Canyon Road have proven this. But, Mr. Dodd wants to spend $250,000 to $500,000 of our local funds for studies on Hwy 29, a state highway, while he continues to ignore county roads. "

merri wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:29 AM:

" Exactly how do you hit a ditch? "

sammy wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:11 AM:

" Thank you Maggie for the update on your cousin's son. I'm very glad to hear that. I will call my husband and son and let them know. They were convinced he had to have had fatal injuries. They will be relieved. We will continue to pray for his recovery "

NUHS67 wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:33 AM:

" Lower the speed limit to 35 on the Trail and Hwy 29. That should lower accidents and raise a few dollars for the County. "

PercussionQueen7 wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:46 AM:

" " Lower the speed limit to 35 on the Trail and Hwy 29. That should lower accidents and raise a few dollars for the County. "

Yes, and make my already traffic-filled commute that takes half an hour to get 15 miles take an hour. No thank you! "

vocal-de-local wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:46 AM:

" Lower the speed limit AND have speed gauges along the trail and higher enforcement. The speed limit is way to high for the type of road Silverado Trail is. There are way too many accidents on this road. "

NUHS67 wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:00 PM:

" PercussionQueen7 leave early so you can enjoy the view of the beautiful valley and drive safe. It is so nice to live in the valley. "

reason-ator wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:34 PM:

" The problem ISN'T the speed limit.

The problem, in many cases, is that today's drivers aren't good enough ( I have NO idea if that was the case yesterday, and I wish the young man a healthy and speedy recovery ).

The cars are so good that many drivers have no idea how close to out of control they are until they are out of control. This is partially because there is no real driver training anymore. I personally believe that ALL new drivers should take a driving course somewhere where they are required to lose control of a car and attempt to gather it back up. I also think all drivers should have to ride a motorcycle for a week.

If that seems unreasonable, I suppose we just don't want better drivers on the roads anymore. "

percussionqueen7 wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:35 PM:

" NUHS67, I already leave early... a 15 mile commute should take around 20 minutes, and I'm already spending up to a half an hour in traffic on the way home. Lower the speed limit and the commuters will be up in arms, myself included! Heaven forbid we do something that serves the LOCALS as opposed to the tourists for once! "

reader wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:40 PM:

" And there are those who want to build 300more houses in Angwin, which equates to about 600 more drivers on the Trail and Hwy. 29 each day (2 cars per family). Be vocal and say "NO" to rural suburb development! "

Baraki wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:58 PM:

" 15 miles by bicycle and you'd be getting free cardio workout every day :)

I'm kidding.

Sort of. "

GregN. wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:34 PM:

" Speed limit doesn't matter. Nobody is going that fast anyways! "

musikluvr wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:57 PM:

" To Reader: You have finally stated what no one else has realized. Silverado Trail has had many people killed in accidents just like this because it is an unsafe road. I would like to see the traffic safety report in the EIR for the Angwin development. I bet they totally ignore Silverado Trail.

Meanwhile the county ignores doing anything to make it more safe. "

jamthekid wrote on Oct 15, 2008 4:51 PM:

" percussionqueen 7 - tourists help save lives "

adolph oliver busch wrote on Oct 15, 2008 6:09 PM:

" I drive the trail everyday and many mornings while its very early have set the cruise control on 60 and driven from Napa to St.Helena! This is not a dangerous road! just a average road filled with dangerous drivers! I wish drivers would understand how important it is to be totally focused on driving,not texting,cell phone calls,and all the other distractions! Yes! including pets! I was almost killed by a woman in Deerpark who rides around constantly with a big poodle on her lap! Whenever She makes a left She cant see well because of the dog! So Drivers remember! these tips for driving this vallley,following distance? 1 car length for every 10 miles per hour! Signal 100 feet before your turn! Drive the speed limit! Not 40 in a 55 with 14 cars behind you! Pull-over and let us by! Stop at red lights! Go at green lights! Also please have insurance! "

4gnapan wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:02 PM:

" Im guessing at 4pm, this fellow had already put in a lonnnnng day at work, and accidents happen.
I hope he recovers fully. "

kobe57 wrote on Oct 16, 2008 12:09 AM:

" I am glad to hear that the driver is okay and that no other people were involved. I am surprised that no one mentioned if he was driving under the influence? It would be interesting to find out if alcohol played a part.....my best to his family. "

Joe wrote on Oct 16, 2008 1:05 AM:

" People need to check their tire pressure more often. A blowout of your front left tire could end up killing many people. "

DonLlanero wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:08 AM:

" I went to school with Roberto, He is really cool and funny... he is not a dangerous Drive... i had an incident where i just lost contorl of my truck and it was totaled. Im glad to see that roberto is doing good! Mando Saludos a mi amigo Roberto y que se ponga bien! Rafael 'gordo' Aguayo "

napanian wrote on Oct 17, 2008 4:33 PM:

" ''no speed limit change please!'' Just try to pay attention to the road! "

lali08 wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:42 PM:

" For all those who are keeping track of robertos health, I am happy to inform that he is recovering successfully. There was no alcohol involved in the accident. And joe please stop making assumptions! "

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