Fatal Accident on Highway 50 at Whitehall Canyon Saturday Night

11/12/13 10:45 am update: The California Highway Patrol just informed South Tahoe Now of more details of the Saturday collision on Hwy 50 over Echo Summitt near Whitehall. Emil Drouin, 58, of West Sacramento, was driving westbound in a white '89 Chevy S10. He collided with a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero driven by 51 year old Derick Nasario of Hayward, CA. Drouin's vehicle ended up in the American River, resulting in the death of the passenger who was Nasario's mother, 91 year old Josephine Drouin. The cause of the accident is suspected alcohol related and Mr. Drouin is being investigated for a DUI.

A car ended up in the American River following a collision Saturday night on Highway 50 at Whitehall Canyon, resulting in one fatality. California Highway Patrol, El Dorado County Sheriff, Fire and Paramedics all responded to the 5:41 pm accident. The road was opened and clear by 10:30 pm. No more details are available at this time.