![[03-01-2025] One Person Injured After Hit-And-Run DUI Crash in Petaluma](https://ak1.to//K@gs.webp)
One person was injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Petaluma on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025.
According to the Petaluma Police Department, officers and emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:00 a.m. to a crash near West Payran Street and Graylawn Avenue, east of Petaluma Boulevard North.
Upon arrival, first responders found one driver still inside his vehicle, requiring medical attention. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, authorities learned that the other driver involved had fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Witnesses later alerted officers to a man matching the suspect’s description walking nearby. Police detained 31-year-old Sonny O. of Santa Rosa and determined that he was the registered owner of the suspect vehicle. His car was later found parked in the driveway of a nearby residence that did not belong to him.
Following an investigation, Sonny O. was arrested on suspicion of DUI causing injury, hit-and-run causing injury, and threatening an officer.
The incident remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
