Pedestrian struck by car in Petaluma dies of injuries

The man was crossing North McDowell Blvd. when he was hit by a vehicle Saturday afternoon. He later died at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.|
MYA CONSTANTINO
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A man died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street Saturday afternoon in Petaluma, authorities said.

A vehicle leaving 333 North McDowell was turning right onto North McDowell Boulevard at 12:42 p.m. and collided with a pedestrian crossing the street, a Petaluma Police Department news release said.

The collision caused the man to fall backward, striking his head on the roadway.

Officers aided the man until paramedics arrived and took him to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa where he later died, police said. The man’s name is being withheld until his family is notified.

It was a “slow speed collision,” according to officers and eyewitnesses.

If anyone witnessed the collision, they’re asked to contact investigating Traffic Officer Ben Schott at 707-778-4598.

You can reach Staff Writer Mya Constantino at mya.constantino@pressdemocrat.com. @searchingformya on Twitter.

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