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Petaluma Hill Road Crash in Santa Rosa Prompts Ambulance Response

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 14, 2026 at 8:22 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 14, 2026

Time

8:22 p.m.

Roadway

3774 Petaluma Hill Road

Location

Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Report

A traffic collision was reported on Petaluma Hill Road in Santa Rosa on Sept. 14 at 8:22 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. An ambulance was requested to the location, which typically signals possible injuries, though their extent was not confirmed in the dispatch entry.

The dispatch record did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what may have caused the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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Legal context

California accident information

Injury statute of limitations: 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
Wrongful death statute of limitations: 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
Fault rule: California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
Citations: CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
Crash report agency: California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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