1 Hospitalized in Santa Rosa Accident on Farmers Lane and Vallejo Street
SANTA ROSA, CA (February 21, 2022) – Friday night, authorities arrested Matthew Wilton after a DUI crash on Farmers Lane and Vallejo Street.
According to authorities, the incident happened at around 6:40 p.m. Moreover, it occurred at the intersection of Farmers Lane and Vallejo Street.
Reports revealed that a southbound vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection.
Moreover, responders transported the female driver of the second vehicle to a local hospital with minor injuries. Then, authorities arrested the first driver, 46-year-old Matthew Wilton. Officers confirmed that Wilton failed a field sobriety test with a blood alcohol content of 0.28%.
Furthermore, officials said that Wilton was on probation for three prior DUI convictions.
Meanwhile, the incident closed northbound Farmers Lane but has long since reopened.
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