One person was killed in a crash on Highway 116 west of Petaluma, CA. The article provides details on the incident and how to obtain an official crash report.
PETALUMA, CA - January 23, 2026
One person was killed in a crash that occurred on Highway 116 west of Petaluma, California. The incident led to the temporary closure of the highway. The exact time of the crash has not been specified in reports, and the cause remains under investigation.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 23, 2026, time not specified
- Location: Highway 116, west of Petaluma, CA
- Type of crash: Not specified
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Injuries / fatalities: 1 fatality
- Responding agencies: Not specified
- Source(s): San Francisco Chronicle
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, on Highway 116, west of Petaluma, California. Specific details about the time of the incident have not been released. Reports indicate that one person was killed in the crash, but further information about the vehicles involved or the sequence of events has not been provided.
Emergency response details, including which agencies responded to the scene, have not been specified in the available reports. The highway was temporarily shut down following the incident, but it is unclear how long the closure lasted.
Authorities are currently investigating the crash to determine the cause and any contributing factors. No additional details have been released at this time.
People Involved
The crash resulted in the death of one individual, identified only as a driver. No further information about the person's age or identity has been released. There are no reports of other injuries at this time.