Santa Rosa, CA – On the evening of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a pedestrian collision left a 9-year-old boy seriously injured near Village Elementary School, according to KRON.
The Santa Rosa Police Department reports that the accident took place around 8:28 PM on Yulupa Avenue.
Authorities said the boy was inside a marked crosswalk beginning to cross Yulupa Avenue when a 41-year-old Santa Rosa man driving a white Ford Mustang southbound struck him. As a result of the impact, the boy sustained serious injuries and was transported to a trauma center by ambulance, with his condition unknown at the time of reporting. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Police said alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash, and investigators are working to determine the vehicle’s speed at the time of impact, as well as whether the crosswalk lights were activated.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact the Santa Rosa Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
Santa Rosa Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers to exercise an extra duty of care toward pedestrians, particularly in marked crosswalks near schools where children are more likely to be present. Drivers are expected to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk and remain alert to activated crosswalk signals.
The boy injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Santa Rosa Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, on Yulupa Avenue near Village Elementary School, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
