A recent mishap in Novato has left a residential property damaged after a vehicle operated by a driver who may have suffered a medical emergency barreled into a home. The Novato Police Department reported on social media that the incident occurred on Wednesday at around 9:50 AM near Simmons Lane and San Marin Drive. Officers from the department and the Novato Fire District were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash. According to the Novato Police Department's Facebook post, two adult males who were in the vehicle were taken to hospitals to receive medical attention.
The preliminary findings suggest that neither drugs nor alcohol were contributing factors to the accident, which left witnesses to speculate that a medical emergency might be to blame. The area of Simmons Lane was to be closed temporarily for approximately an hour and a half as officials worked to gather evidence and clear the scene.
The Novato Fire District, which assisted in the emergency response, removed the occupants and secured the scene. The identities and current conditions of those involved in the crash have not yet been publicly released. The incident is still under investigation, with the Novato Police Department leading inquiries to further detail the exact cause.
