A woman died after her vehicle left the roadway and slammed into a street sign and light pole in Vallejo, turning a solo crash into a fatal investigation.
The Vallejo Police Department said its Communications Division received a collision report at about 4:56 PM on Tuesday near Sonoma Boulevard and Chestnut Street. Patrol officers arrived to find an adult female driver inside the vehicle, and emergency medical personnel transported her to a local hospital, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
The vehicle reportedly left the roadway, struck a street sign and then collided with a light pole before coming to rest. The driver was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Medical Emergency Remains Under Review
Investigators believe the driver may have experienced a medical emergency before the collision, based on interviews with family, the department said in its account of the crash. Alcohol or controlled substances do not appear to have been factors.
The driver's identity is being withheld while the Solano County Sheriff's Coroner's Office formally notifies next of kin. The coroner's findings, including a final autopsy report, will help determine whether the incident is ultimately classified as a traffic-related fatality.
Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward
Anyone with information about the crash can submit an anonymous tip at 1-800-488-9383. Witnesses may also contact Officer Nicholas Petrie at (707) 648-4329 or [email protected], as outlined by the Vallejo Police Department.
