Crime & Safety

Driver Injured In Rollover Crash In San Rafael

Police said the driver appeared to have suffered a medical emergency before crashing into a parked car Tuesday night.

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First responders said the driver suffered minor injuries and received treatment at a local hospital.
First responders said the driver suffered minor injuries and received treatment at a local hospital. (San Rafael Police Department)

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Police believe a driver had a medical emergency Tuesday before they crashed into a parked car and rolled their vehicle in San Rafael.

Police and medics rushed to the scene just before 11 p.m. on Woodland Avenue near Irwin Street. First responders located the driver and determined they suffered only minor injuries.

Officials said a preliminary investigation suggested the person had a medical issue, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor. The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, and the street was closed until the vehicle could be removed from the crash scene.

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