Crime & Safety
DUI Hit-And-Run Driver Accused Of Hitting 10-Year-Old Pedestrian Arrested
Witnesses provided the fleeing vehicle's license plate to police, who traced it to the address of the registered owner.
PETALUMA, CA — A motorist accused of hitting a 10-year-old pedestrian was arrested for hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol, Petaluma police said Friday.
The child was struck about 4:12 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington and Howard streets, police said.
Witnesses provided the fleeing vehicle's license plate to police, who traced it to the address of the registered owner.
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Ron Jones, 63, of Petaluma was accused of felony DUI with a blood alcohol level of more than .08% and felony hit and run with injury, police said.
A preliminary investigation showed the child was walking in a marked crosswalk when he was struck. They were expected to fully recover.
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Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact DUI Enforcement Officer B. Schott at bschott@cityofpetaluma.org or (707) 778-4372.
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