Major Injury collision on Frates Road at Lakeville Hwy
On January 12, 2023 at 9:07 PM, Petaluma Police and Fire personnel responded to a vehicle rollover on Frates Road, just east of Lakeville Hwy. Officers located one vehicle, a white 4-door Toyota Prius, with one occupant in the vehicle. The occupant was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by PFD personnel. No other involved vehicles were located. It appears the vehicle was traveling at high rate of speed westbound on Frates Road, where it drive over the raised center median, and into the small park, where it struck an 18 foot totem sculpture. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest in the roadway. The 42 year old male driver, from Petaluma, sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital. There were no witnesses to the initial collision. If anyone witnessed the collision, please contact Traffic Officer Ben Schott at 707-778-4598.
Eastbound Frates Road will be closed until approximately 11:15 PM, while Public Works crews clean up the park and vehicle debris.
Media inquiries may be directed to Lt. Tim Lyons at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372.
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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