Driver suspected of DUI following collision with Santa Rosa detective
A Santa Rosa man is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol after he collided with a detective who was on his way home Wednesday night, police said.
Peter Rochelle, 56, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI following the collision near E and Fourth streets, Santa Rosa police Sgt. Chris Mahurin said.
Around 7 p.m., the detective was heading west on Fourth Street and was turning south onto E Street when he was hit by a northbound Nissan Titan, police said.
Mahurin added that the detective had a green light and the suspect ran a red light while traveling 40 to 45 mph.
The detective was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital. His city-issued SUV sustained heavy damage.
Investigators performed sobriety tests and verified Rochelle was under the influence of alcohol, Mahurin said.
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