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Security video shows hit-and-run crash at Petaluma Taco Bell; police searching for white Infiniti
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KGO , ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Dramatic security footage released by investigators shows a white Infiniti driving recklessly through the Taco Bell parking lot at Lakeville Highway and East Washington Street before slamming into two parked cars. Moments later, the driver reverses and quickly leaves the area.
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Key takeaway Moments later, the driver reverses and quickly leaves the area.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The hit-and-run incident at the Petaluma Taco Bell raises concerns about reckless driving in the area. The intersection of Lakeville Highway and East Washington Street is a busy spot, with several businesses and residential areas nearby. The fact that the driver was able to speed through the parking lot without being immediately stopped or identified suggests that more needs to be done to improve traffic enforcement in the area. As police search for the white Infiniti, residents and business owners in the surrounding neighborhoods will be watching to see how the investigation unfolds and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident also highlights the importance of security cameras in helping to identify and track down perpetrators of crimes, and may lead to calls for increased camera installation in public and private spaces throughout the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Dramatic security footage released by investigators shows a white Infiniti driving recklessly through the Taco Bell parking lot at Lakeville Highway and East Washington Street before slamming into two parked cars. Moments later, the driver reverses and quickly leaves the area.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 25, 2026 by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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