Ryan Folsom, 29, killed and Grace Elizabeth Ward, 28, injured in wrong-way collision on Interstate 5 in Redding, California

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/11/2018 - 6:45am
Accident Date: 
Monday, January 8, 2018

Wrong-Way Suicidal Driver Charged With Murder In Crash

A public defender was expected to be appointed to her case at her scheduled arraignment on Friday, Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett said.

Californian charged with killing driver in suicide attempt

A Northern California woman who drove head-on into freeway traffic in an apparent suicide attempt is charged with second-degree murder in the death of the driver she struck. 

1 dead, 1 injured in I-5 head-on crash in Redding

According to a CHP officer on scene, 28-year-old Grace Elizabeth Ward, from Red Bluff, was driving a gray Chevrolet Impala traveling northbound on I-5, in the area of Knighton Road, when she went through the center median and began driving northbound in the southbound lanes.

UPDATE: VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN FATAL INTERSTATE 5 CRASH NEAR REDDING

Deputies said the victim is known as 29-year-old John Folsom of San Antonio, Texas. 

Father of 3, aspiring doctor killed in wrong-way crash on I-5

As a husband, father, and aspiring doctor, Ryan leaves behind two sons, a 4-year-old and 2-year-old, along with his wife who is expecting their third child this month.

Former BYU running back Ryan Folsom dies in California head-on crash

GoFundMe page set up in Folsom’s behalf said he was traveling to an interview for a residency position as a doctor. 

Woman in wrong-way crash pleads not guilty to murder

Ward, who remains in Shasta County Jail in lieu of $1.5 million, is scheduled to have a  Feb. 14 preliminary hearing in Shasta County Superior Court.

Suicidal driver sentenced to life in prison for death of area father

Grace Ward faces a lifetime behind bars, with the possibility of parole after 18 years.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Grace Elizabeth Ward
Ryan Folsom
Roadway: 
Interstate 5

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