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Rollover Crashes On Rohnert Park, Petaluma Roadways

Officers temporarily closed eastbound lanes after three vehicles collided near State Farm Drive, injuring several.

A vehicle struck a redwood tree in the median, and a vehicle overturned before landing upright, injuring three people.
A vehicle struck a redwood tree in the median, and a vehicle overturned before landing upright, injuring three people. (Rohnert Park Police )

ROHNERT PARK-COTATI, CA — Two roll-over crashes injured several people in Rohnert Park and Petaluma today.

A driver struck two parked vehicles and overturned on Petaluma’s Park Lane, while a collision closed parts of the Rohnert Park Expressway.

A three-vehicle collision injured several people and temporarily closed eastbound lanes of Rohnert Park Expressway near State Farm Drive.

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During the collision, a vehicle struck a redwood tree in the center median. A vehicle also overturned and landed back on its wheels.

Officers contained vehicle fluids and debris before traffic resumed.

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In Petaluma, a driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel, struck two parked vehicles, and overturned on Park Lane, sustaining minor injuries, according to Petaluma police.

The driver was transported to a local hospital.

With National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week approaching, police said fatigue can affect reaction time, judgment, and awareness.

Police said anyone feeling tired behind the wheel should find a safe place to pull over and rest.

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