2 Hospitalized In Lakeville Highway Head-On Collision, Petaluma PD

PETALUMA, CA — Two drivers became trapped in their cars Monday morning in what Petaluma police said what the 25th collision this year on Lakeville Highway from Pine View Way to the city limits, the Petaluma Police Department said in a news release.

The crash was reported at 5:54 a.m. as the driver of a white Chevrolet Spark traveling east on Lakeville Highway between Frates and Browns Lane tried to unlawfully overtake the car in front of him, police said.

Upon crossing the double-yellow lines, the 35-year-old male driver collided head-on with a White Toyota Rav 4 which was traveling westbound on Lakeville Highway, police said.

The Toyota was being driven by a 50-year-old woman and was reported that both drivers were unconscious and trapped in their vehicles.

Personnel with the Petaluma police and fire departments responded and police issued a Nixle alert asking motorists to avoid the area.

Both parties were extricated from their cars and were taken by Petaluma Ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries, which were described as moderate to severe.

Police said both drivers were expected to survive their injuries.

The cars were removed and the roadway was reopened by 8:41 a.m. — nearly three hours later.

"Since January 1st, 2022, there have been 25 collisions with 12 reported injuries on Lakeville Hwy from Pine View to the City Limits," police said in the news release. "Petaluma Police would like to remind motorists to obey traffic laws, drive within the speed limit, remain alert and aware of other vehicles and pedestrians. Collisions like this are totally preventable. We hope for quick and full recoveries from both drivers involved in this collision."