Rene Deleon Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma
Rene Deleon ID’d as Man Killed in Petaluma Car Accident at Lakeville Highway and South McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, California (September 25, 2020) – The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has released the name of the driver who was killed Wednesday evening in a traffic accident at an intersection in Petaluma.
Rene Alvarez Deleon, 38, of San Rafael, died in the crash that happened just before 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the intersection of Lakeville Highway and South McDowell Boulevard.
According to the police, a white Toyota sedan, driven by Deleon, was heading westbound on South McDowell Boulevard when, for an unknown reason, it collided with a black Nissan pickup truck that was traveling northbound on Lakeville Highway.
Following the impact, the two vehicles came to a stop in a small grove of trees.
Deadly Petaluma Car Crash at Lakeville Highway and South McDowell Boulevard
Deleon was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call Petaluma Police Department Traffic at 707-778-4372
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