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Incident: Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Petaluma
Report Number: 22-4584
Occurred Date : October 22, 2022
Occurred Time: 12:42 PM
Location: N. McDowell Blvd (near 333 N. McDowell)
Incident Summary:
Today at 12:42 PM, Petaluma PD officers were already on scene handling an unrelated incident and heard the collision occur in the area. Officers were able to respond quickly and were on scene within seconds. Apparently, a solo vehicle was exiting the property of 333 N. McDowell and was attempting to make a right turn onto S/B N. McDowell Blvd. As the vehicle turned onto N. McDowell Blvd, it struck a pedestrian causing the pedestrian to fall backwards, striking his head on the roadway. Officers rendered aid to the pedestrian until Petaluma Fire Department Paramedics arrived. The pedestrian was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Tragically, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. According to officers and witnesses at the scene, this was a slow speed collision. The Petaluma PD Traffic Team was called out to investigate the collision. The collision is still under investigation to determine the cause. If anyone witnessed this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Ben Schott at 707-778-4598. The identity of the pedestrian is not being released until Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Unit makes family notification.
Media inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Walt Spiller at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 22-4584.
Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Petaluma
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Issued By:
Sgt. Walt Spiller, Petaluma PD, [email protected],
707-778-4372
Incident: Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Petaluma
Report Number: 22-4584
Occurred Date : October 22, 2022
Occurred Time: 12:42 PM
Location: N. McDowell Blvd (near 333 N. McDowell)
Incident Summary:
Today at 12:42 PM, Petaluma PD officers were already on scene handling an unrelated incident and heard the collision occur in the area. Officers were able to respond quickly and were on scene within seconds. Apparently, a solo vehicle was exiting the property of 333 N. McDowell and was attempting to make a right turn onto S/B N. McDowell Blvd. As the vehicle turned onto N. McDowell Blvd, it struck a pedestrian causing the pedestrian to fall backwards, striking his head on the roadway. Officers rendered aid to the pedestrian until Petaluma Fire Department Paramedics arrived. The pedestrian was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Tragically, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. According to officers and witnesses at the scene, this was a slow speed collision. The Petaluma PD Traffic Team was called out to investigate the collision. The collision is still under investigation to determine the cause. If anyone witnessed this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Ben Schott at 707-778-4598. The identity of the pedestrian is not being released until Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Unit makes family notification.
Media inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Walt Spiller at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 22-4584.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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