Petaluma Woman Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Penngrove
One person was arrested and another person was taken to a hospital following a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening in Penngrove, the Press Democrat reported. The June 27th collision occurred at about 6:20 p.m. at Petaluma Hill Road and Valley House Drive.
According to news reports, Rush Bowers, 31, of Santa Rosa, crashed his Toyota 4-Runner SUV with a Toyota Camry driven by Ann Stafford, 70, of Petaluma. Stafford suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Bowers was arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving and child cruelty, and booked in the Sonoma County Jail. Bowers had two children and one adult in the car at the time of the accident. They were not injured.
Cause of the Sonoma County Crash
If news reports are accurate, the driver of the 4-Runner is responsible for the Petaluma Hill Road collision. However, the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
DUI Accidents and Personal Injury Liability
In addition to criminal charges for drunken driving, a drunk driver may also be held financially liable for injuries sustained in an accident in a civil claim. While this accident remains under investigation by law enforcement, the family of Ann Stafford would be well-advised to consult with a California personal injury attorney who is experienced in representing victims of drunk driving accidents. Victims of car accidents may be entitled to financial compensation for medical care expenses, any lost earnings, emotional pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses. In some cases, punitive damages may also be recovered.
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