Lena Ford, Kenneth Temple and 3 Others Arrested in Police Chase Crash on Lakeville Highway [Petaluma, CA]

5 in Custody in Petaluma Auto Accident on Lakeville Highway and South McDowell

 
PETALUMA, CA (August 25, 2021) – Tuesday, authorities arrested Lena Ford, Kenneth Temple, and three others after a crash on Lakeville Highway.
 
According to authorities, the incident started at around 6:30 p.m. The suspects left an Ultra Beauty on Kenilworth Drive with over $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
 
Reports revealed that an officer attempted to stop the group. However, the suspects fled away in a black Acura sedan with paper license plates. Then, the officer chased the vehicle but lost sight of it near Casa Grande Road.
 
Just moments later, the same officer responded to a three-vehicle crash that involved the suspect’s vehicle. The second incident happened at the intersection of Lakeville Highway and South McDowell.
 
Furthermore, officers said that the Acura ran a red light. Then, it struck a pickup truck that collided with another vehicle. Afterward, two occupants of the Acura fled the scene on foot after the crash.
 
Moreover, responders transported the driver of the third vehicle to a hospital with minor injuries. The occupants of the pickup truck were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
 
Meanwhile, officers managed to apprehend the suspects the fled the scene of the crash. They found one at an apartment complex on Indigo Drive and the other at a gas station. Responders took four of the five suspects to a hospital for treatment.
 
Also, 23-year-old Lena Ford of Oakland, 27-year-old Kenneth Temple, 22-year-old Mariah Senegal, 28-year-old Rashad Brinson of Oakley, and 22-year-old Anthony Sterling will all be facing charges of burglary and conspiracy. Authorities all booked them at Sonoma County Jail.
 
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Moreover, drivers should also keep in mind that distracted driving, speeding, and driving inebriated will lead to dangerous road accidents.

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What to Do After Crash in Petaluma

 
Indeed, while driving is essential for many, it is one of the most dangerous daily maneuvers. It is therefore important to know what to do if you find yourself in a traffic collision.
 
On the AAA Foundation Website, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer. A lawyer will make sure any victims impacted are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.
 
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash, reach out to the attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we understand what you are going through, and our team is here to ensure your legal rights are safeguarded. With over 40 decades in the field, we have the experience and the tools to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Thus, for your convenience, you can also reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.