Driver struck by Sonoma County deputy in pursuit, suffers major injuries

Sonoma County Deputy Crashes During High-Speed Chase, Leaving Bystander Injured

We have another instance of a Bay Area law enforcement vehicle engaged in a high-speed chase resulting in casualties for people not involved in that chase. This time, an elderly man was reportedly left with major injuries.A Sonoma County sheriff's deputy crashed into a vehicle pulling out of a hardware store parking lot Sunday in Santa Rosa during a chase in which the deputy was allegedly pursuing two cars that were seen street-racing in the are…

Driver struck by Sonoma County deputy in pursuit, suffers major injuries

(KRON) -- An elderly driver was severely injured Sunday after his car was struck by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was pursuing street racers in Santa Rosa, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP responded to the crash at 5:52 p.m. on Santa Rosa Avenue near Friedman’s Home Improvement. According to the preliminary investigation, the sheriff’s deputy was driving south in his K-9 patrol unit with the emergency lights flashing…

Crash sends Sonoma County deputy, elderly man to hospital

A 78-year-old Santa Rosa man was hospitalized with major injuries Sunday evening after colliding with a Sonoma County sheriff's patrol vehicle.