Vehicle Collision near Petaluma Boulevard North Left One Hurt

PETALUMA, CA (October 27, 2022) – Wednesday evening, a two-car crash on West Payran Street left one person hospitalized.

The incident happened on October 5th, at around 5:45 p.m., along West Payran Street just south of Petaluma Boulevard North.

According to reports, a Mercedes coupe traveling northbound on West Payran turned left in front of a southbound Toyota 4Runner. The 4Runner then collided with the Mercedes.

As a result, the driver of the Toyota suffered head injuries and was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, officers stated that the driver of the Mercedes was issued a citation for not having proof of insurance.

At this time, authorities are unsure as to what caused the impact, however, an active investigation is underway.

Petaluma police ask anyone who has information about the crash to reach Community Service Officer Nick Zavala at 707-778-4372.

When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through a busy intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. Drive safely to avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents that may have devastating consequences, like the crash at Snyder Lane.


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