UPPER LAKE, Calif. – A Jackson woman was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence after she crashed her vehicle on Highway 20, an incident which sparked a wildland fire.
Shellie D. Boulais, 52, was arrested for misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to the California Highway Patrol's Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said that Boulais was driving a 2008 Acura MDX east on Highway 20, east of Scotts Valley Road, at an unknown speed when the crash occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m.
Due to Boulais' level of intoxication, she allowed the Acura to travel off the highway's north side and down an embankment, the CHP said.
The crash sparked the Saratoga Fire, which spread to both sides of Highway 20.
The highway was closed while state, local and federal firefighters worked at the scene.
The CHP said the highway reopened Wednesday night.
Due to the fire, the collision scene wasn't immediately available to CHP investigators. The crash is still being actively investigated, the agency said.
Boulais, who was wearing her seatbelt, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment, the CHP said.
The CHP said Boulais later was booked into the Lake County Jail on the misdemeanor DUI charge.
As of Wednesday night, the Saratoga Fire had burned 100 acres and was 30-percent contained, according to Cal Fire.
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Woman involved in wreck that caused wildland fire arrested for DUI
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