Petaluma, CA: 2 Hospitalized after Multiple Vehicles Crash on Highway 116 at South McDowell Boulevard
2 Severely Hurt in Petaluma Accident on Highway 116 at South McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, California (March 19, 2021) – A traffic collision involving multiple vehicles on a highway in Petaluma Thursday morning severely injured two people.
The major injury crash took place on Highway 116 at South McDowell Boulevard just before 8 a.m.
The mishap involved four vehicles that crashed head-on along the roadway for unknown reasons.
Major Injury Petaluma Head-On Collision
Paramedics rushed two victims to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of severe injuries.
The wreck resulted in the closure of both directions of the freeway between South McDowell Boulevard and Browns Lane for an unknown time.
More details about the accident will be released after the California Highway Patrol completes the investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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