In the early hours this morning, a distressing scene unfolded on Ignacio Blvd. in Novato, where a white Ford Edge SUV met with a severe collision. Around 3 AM, officers responded to find the vehicle, having struck a tree in the median, was left abandoned by its driver and resting across the eastbound lanes. Inside, two teenagers were discovered, gravely injured, prompting immediate transport to local hospitals, as reported by the Novato Police Department's social media post.
Searching for the missing driver, the Novato Police, with backup from the Marin County Sheriff drone team, scoured the area to no avail. One of the passengers, just 14, is critically injured and receiving care at a regional trauma center. The other, a 15-year-old boy, having sustained significant injuries, now lies in stable condition in a local hospital. According to the Novato Police Department, the SUV was traveling westward when the driver lost control for reasons yet to be determined.
Community members who might have witnessed the incident or possess information about the case are urged to come forward. The Novato Police Department can be reached at 415-897-4361, referencing Case #25-2009, for those who may assist with the investigation.
