Sonoma County deputy charged in fatal 2025 crash

A Sonoma County deputy was charged in 2025 in connection with a crash that occurred while the deputy was on duty and fatally injured a 78-year-old man.

## The incident The crash involved a Sonoma County deputy and a 78-year-old man. The man suffered injuries described as fatal. The charge connects the deputy to the incident through the criminal court process.

## What is known The event occurred in 2025. The available account identifies the deputy’s Sonoma County affiliation, the deputy’s on-duty status, the victim’s age and the fatal outcome. It does not identify the deputy, specify the charge or describe the circumstances of the collision.

## Case status The charge means the matter is proceeding as a legal case. Court filings, hearing dates and later decisions will establish how the case moves forward.

The Press Democrat reported the charging development: Sonoma County deputy charged in 2025 on-duty crash that fatally injured 78-year-old man.