Sonoma County, CA- Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Petaluma Hill Road Near Curtis Drive

Sonoma, CA (March 29, 2016)- The California Highway Patrol reported an accident on Thursday night on Petaluma Hill Road that killed a pedestrian.

The crash occurred around 9:17 pm north of Curtis Drive. The CHP said that the victim was struck by a southbound 2004 Dodge Durango as she walked on Petaluma Hill Road.

The driver, a 37-year-old man from Napa, remained at the scene of the crash and cooperated with officials.

The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of her family.

If you have information about the crash, please call the Santa Rosa CHP office at 707-588-1400. The investigation is ongoing.

We at the Brady Law Group send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who lost her life in this crash.

Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently noted that pedestrian deaths in crashes have risen 46% since 2009. This increase primarily happened in non-intersection areas and arterial or service roads that direct traffic onto highways or freeways. An increase in pedestrian fatalities that happened at night and involving SUVs or larger vehicles was also noted.

The Brady Law Group understands how devastating it is to lose someone in a fatal pedestrian accident. We have been assisting the families of pedestrian accident victims in wrongful death lawsuits for over twenty years. Call us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.