Brian Kane Arrested in DUI Crash That Injured 1 in Petaluma
DUI Driver Brian Kane Arrested after Petaluma Crash at Bodega Avenue Webster Street
Petaluma, California (May 10, 2021) – The Petaluma Police Department has arrested a man following a DUI crash that injured one person at an intersection in Petaluma, according to a local news source.
The accident happened at around 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the intersection of Bodega Avenue and Webster Street.
According to the police, Brian Kane, 49, of Petaluma, was driving a 2016 white Chevrolet pickup in the area when he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a black 2019 Hyundai that was heading westbound.
After the collision, the Hyundai spun out of control and drove up on the sidewalk while the Chevrolet slammed into a traffic signal pole.
The female driver of the Chevrolet was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Her name and current condition were not disclosed.
Kane reportedly reversed and attempted to speed off with a damaged front end and only three tires. In the process, the bottom of his truck scraped the road and struck a tree, partially uprooting it.
Bystanders pulled Kane from the wreckage of the Chevrolet and kept him at the scene until police arrived.
Authorities later determined Kane was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being booked into at the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of DUI.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
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- Call 911 to report the accident.
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- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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