Petaluma, CA – On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision left one person critically injured and another hospitalized, according to KRON.
The Petaluma Police Department reports that the accident took place around 1:22 PM at the intersection of Petaluma Boulevard North and B Street.
Authorities stated that two pedestrians were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by an SUV traveling southbound on Petaluma Boulevard North. Emergency responders from both the Petaluma Police Department and the Petaluma Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the collision.
Both pedestrians were transported to nearby hospitals. One sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition, while the second pedestrian’s condition has not been disclosed.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Officials have indicated that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors. The incident remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a fatal collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
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