Santa Rosa, CA — On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a male skateboarder was seriously injured in a collision with a driver, according to KRON.
The Santa Rosa Police Department reports that the accident took place near Marlow and Guerneville roads near the Marlow Center strip mall in a residential area of West Santa Rosa.
According to investigators, a 27-year-old skateboarder was entering the crosswalk at Marlow and Guerneville when he was struck by a Toyota, driven by a 36-year-old, which had been traveling southbound on Marlow.
Multiple 911 calls alerted authorities of the accident, and emergency responders provided the skateboarder with transportation to a nearby medical facility for treatment of injuries described as “significant”.
The Toyota driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Initial evidence suggests the skateboarder may have entered the crosswalk directly into the path of the Toyota. Also, both the northbound and southbound traffic lights at the intersection were green at the time of the collision. However, further investigation may be required to determine liability.
Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to have played a role in the crash. Santa Rosa PD requests that any members of the public who may possess additional information regarding this crash please come forward. This is an ongoing investigation.
Crashes with Skateboarders in California and Personal Injury Claims
California law treats skateboarders in crosswalks as pedestrians, requiring drivers to exercise the same heightened duty of care toward them. This does not mean they are protected from consequences if they are found to have behaved negligently, resulting in a collision.
However, because California law operates on the principle of comparative negligence, fault is not an all-or-nothing proposition. It can be shared among multiple parties. This means that if the Toyota driver is found to have behaved negligently, the skateboarder may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim, even if the skateboarder is found to share liability. Any settlement may be reduced if that is the case, though.
A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident like the one described here near Marlow and Guerneville roads, a California pedestrian accident lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
