Crime & Safety
Rohnert Park Man Accused Of DUI In Petaluma Hit-And-Run: Police
The man left his car at the scene of a crash but officers found and arrested him, police said.
PETALUMA, CA — Police in Petaluma on Tuesday arrested a man after an alleged drunk driving collision.
Andres Ortiz, 56, of Rohnert Park, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run, according to the Petaluma Police Department.
On Tuesday at 9:38 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of North McDowell Boulevard on a report of a hit-and-run collision.
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The victim was driving south and entered the center turn lane to make a left-hand turn when a silver Honda collided with the victim's vehicle.
Following the collision, the driver of the Honda, later identified as Ortiz, exited his vehicle and fled the scene, police said.
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Responding officers located Ortiz in the 1000 block of Rand Street, and during their contact with him, officers determined Ortiz displayed signs of alcohol impairment.
He was subsequently arrested.
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