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Published on January 21, 2025
Man Killed, Woman Injured in High-Speed Crash on Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa CHP InvestigatingSource: Google Street View

Tragedy struck Petaluma Hill Road last night when a high-speed crash claimed the life of a man and left a woman with moderate injuries. The California Highway Patrol Santa Rosa has confirmed they responded to the incident near Laurel Drive at around 10:22 pm. According to their social media post, upon arrival, first responders found a Chevy Corvette that had sustained significant damage.

An initial assessment by the CHP suggests the sports car was being driven at a dangerously high velocity, which likely contributed to the driver's loss of control. The vehicle subsequently swerved from the road and collided with a tree. Sadly, the male driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The female passenger was quickly rushed to a local hospital to tend to her injuries. In adherence to protocol, any questions regarding the identity of the deceased are being referred to the Sonoma County Sheriff Coroner’s office.

The CHP Santa Rosa urges anyone with information related to the crash to step forward and contact them directly at their Santa Rosa office by dialing (707)806-5600.