Suspected DUI driver kills 2 on motorcycle

Two people on the same motorcycle were killed late July 4 on Highway 50.

The man and woman from Dixon, whose names are not being released pending notification of next of kin, were riding west on the highway near Twin Bridges when they were hit by a mini van.

California Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Davis told Lake Tahoe News that Megan Olivia, 28, of Reno was headed east when she crossed the center line and struck the motorcycle. The riders were ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene.

Olivia was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and driving while under the influence. Bail was set at $135,000.

Davis said a motorist had called in just before the 11:44pm accident to report the Aerostar van driving at a high rate of speed. Officers were not able to stop it before the accident.

Davis said from Thursday at midnight to 6am Saturday officers have made seven arrests for driving under the influence.

There will be a DUI checkpoint tonight on the South Shore by CHP.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report