Sonoma County, CA (July 24, 2025) – A head-on collision on Lakeville Highway Thursday morning claimed the life of Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez, a 31-year-old Petaluma resident.
Accident Details: According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. when the driver of a white Ford F-150 traveling northbound veered into the southbound lane and struck a black Toyota Corolla head-on. Cazarez, the driver of the Corolla, died at the scene.
The pickup truck driver suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital. No one else was involved in the crash.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: CHP investigators are working to determine why the truck entered the opposing lane. Potential causes under review include distracted driving, fatigue, mechanical failure, or driver impairment. Depending on the results of the investigation, the family of Mr. Cazarez may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez.
Source: The Press Democrat