Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Sonoma Hit-And-Run Suspect Suffers Major Injuries In 2 Crashes
The driver from Petaluma is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the two Highway 12 crashes.

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The driver from Petaluma is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the two Highway 12 crashes.

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