Teen Rams Into Petaluma Railroad Crossing Gate, Cited With DUI and Theft By Police

Teen cited shortly after midnight Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence and committing petty theft at a convenience store.

Posted Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 9:02 am PT|Updated Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 9:10 am PT

PETALUMA, CA — Police arrested a teenage driver after his car crashed into a railroad crossing arm in Petaluma.

Police found the teen just after midnight Sunday in a vehicle that had collided with the railroad crossing arm by Washington and Lakeville streets.

They cited the 17-year-old on suspicion of driving under the influence and committing petty theft at a convenience store shortly before the crash.

He had minor injuries.

Medics transported him a local hospital.

Police said the teen had a blood alcohol concentration of .01-.05%, which is illegal for motorists under the age of 21.

Police cited the teen, gave him a court date, then released him to his parents.

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