Passenger Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Lakeville Highway and Pine View Way [Petaluma, CA]

1 Hurt in Petaluma Auto Accident on Lakeville Highway and Pine View Way

 
PETALUMA, CA (January 23, 2022) – Thursday morning, a passenger suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Lakeville Highway and Pine View Way.
 
The incident happened at around 1:31 a.m. on Lakeville Highway and Pine View Way. According to reports, a red Nissan SUV crashed with a big rig tractor-trailer.
 
As a result, the passenger required hospitalization. Also, the crash shut down Lakeville Highway for nearly three hours while authorities cleaned up the spill.
 
Meanwhile, the SUV driver fled on foot before the authorities arrived. Also, he remained at large at this time.
 
The authorities described him as a white adult male with long hair.
 
Petaluma police urged anyone with information about the collision to call 707-778-4372.
 
As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

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Moving Forward in a Petaluma Accident

 
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
 
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an auto accident.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
 
Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
 
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that Petaluma accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you have been involved in a dangerous auto accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.