School may be safe but getting there might not
That’s what Fernando [last name withheld] learned a week ago. The 14-year-old was walking the three blocks from his family’s residence to Altimira Middle School. According to his sister, he was knocked to the ground by a car while he was crossing Railroad Avenue at El Dorado Drive, one block north of Boyes Boulevard.
The woman driving the car waited with Fernando until the ambulance arrived. The young man was taken to the hospital, where his injuries were assessed: lots of bruises and a few scrapes. He was released about 3 p.m. that afternoon.
Fiery crash on Arnold Drive
A ’93 Ford sedan was traveling southbound on Arnold Drive at Leveroni Road late Sunday night (1:15 a.m. Monday morning) at a high rate of speed. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver lost control, crossed over the center line, and struck an ’82 Mercedes traveling northbound.
The Ford was destroyed by the impact and the ensuing fire that engulfed the vehicle, burning the driver; the deceased was Marco Hurtado, a 27-year-old from Sonoma.
The driver of the Mercedes, a 20-year-old from Santa Rosa, was reportedly airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in critical condition. There were no passengers in either vehicle.
On The Docket
6 pm Sonoma Valley Hospital at the Community Center – Wed. Nov. 28. President and CEO report progress on business plan and facility plan.
