Vehicle in fatal Lakeville Highway crash involved in earlier carjacking, CHP says
Summary
Car Crash Petaluma California in Petaluma, California: On June 19, a Toyota Prius traveling south on Lakeville Highway near Cannon Lane in Petaluma attempted to pass a Toyota Camry and the two vehicles collided. The Prius left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and overturned, killing its driver at the scene while the Camry driver was unharmed. Authorities closed Lakeville Highway until evening, repaired damaged utility equipment that had knocked out power for about 80 customers, and noted that the Prius had been linked to an earlier carjacking investigation; the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
Vehicle in fatal Lakeville Highway crash involved in earlier carjacking, CHP says