Petaluma, CA – Man Killed in Car Accident on N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA (August 9, 2020) – An auto accident on Friday afternoon claimed one man’s life in the Petaluma area. Just after 4 p.m., on August 7, the California Highway Patrol and the Petaluma Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on North McDowell Boulevard.
Reports provided by the police show that a man in a gray Nissan sedan was traveling north on North McDowell Boulevard when his vehicle collided with a blue Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The Nissan driver was rushed to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver in the Chevy was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in California
Every day, millions of people across the state of California utilize motor vehicles to travel from place to place. Although this method of transportation is relatively safe, we cannot ensure that others sharing the road are going to act responsibly. Thousands of people throughout our state end up losing their lives in preventable accidents due to the reckless actions of others. Losing a loved one in a collision can have a devastating impact on a family. Not only are they forced to endure overwhelming mental and emotional consequences, but many families are forced to deal with the loss of an income source and tens of thousands of dollars on funeral arrangements and burial services. When victims lose their lives in accidents caused by negligent drivers, their families should immediately reach out to a wrongful death lawyer California.
For nearly four decades, California car accident attorney William E. Weiss at the Law Offices of William E. Weiss has helped thousands of families across Northern California protect their legal rights after losing loved ones in collisions. Our team advocates on behalf of grieving families to ensure their legal rights are protected. We strive to help families maximize their recoveries so they can move forward and cover the costs of medical treatment, funeral arrangements, and more. If your loved one lost their life in an accident caused by the negligence of another motorist, contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to explore the legal options available for you.
Notes: Our firm uses outside sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to various news sources, police reports, traffic incident reports, and first-hand accounts about accidents and the injuries involved. For this reason, the details surrounding the accidents that we report about have not been independently verified by our writers and staff. If there is any incorrect or false information in this post, please contact us immediately and will change the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimers: As valued members of our local community in San Francisco, we at William E. Weiss, are making an effort to improve the overall safety of our community members while informing them about the dangers of driving and reminding drivers to drive safely and use precautions. This post is not a solicitation for business. The safety information provided should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
