Police pursuit ends in fatal accident Saturday in Sonoma County;14-year-old boy dies in crash
PETALUMA, CA, (July 19, 2025) - A 14-year-old Novato boy, Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez, was tragically killed Saturday night when a stolen vehicle full of teenagers crashed and rolled over during a brief police chase in Sonoma County. The incident occurred along Lakeville Highway near Old Lakeville Highway Road No. 1, shortly after 10 p.m.
Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez died Saturday night when a stolen Kia crashed and rolled during a police chase on Lakeville Highway in Sonoma County.
Petaluma police attempted to stop a Kia Soul that was reportedly swerving into oncoming traffic. The 17-year-old driver refused to stop, prompting a short pursuit. The Kia sideswiped a westbound vehicle before crashing and overturning. All four occupants of the stolen car were ejected. Cazarez sustained fatal injuries, while the others were hospitalized with critical conditions. Authorities confirmed the Kia had recently been stolen in Marin County.
The crash is under active investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Drunk driving continues to claim thousands of lives across the United States each year—tragic losses that are entirely preventable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 12,429 people were killed in crashes involving a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
In cases like this, an independent investigation is crucial to determine all contributing factors, including toxicology results and the exact BAC of the suspected driver.
“An attorney can serve as a strong advocate during such an incredibly painful time,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal and a seasoned DUI accident attorney. “Our role is to protect victims’ rights and ensure that negligent drivers are held fully accountable for their reckless actions.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation results, the family members of Aldo Rodriguez Cazarez may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for medical and funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
“An incident is considered a wrongful death when a person or entity engages in a negligent or reckless act that leads to someone’s death,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“When fatal crashes involve unsafe driving, impairment, speeding, or reckless behavior, surviving family members have the right to seek justice through a civil claim against the at-fault party.”
Have you experienced a similar accident and need guidance? Contact national legal analyst Candice Bond at Newsline for a free, no-obligation consultation today.
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