Calistoga, California — A 22-year-old restaurant server from Calistoga is battling a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a police car on July 29.
Brenda Sarabio, a beloved member of the Calistoga community, sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, when a police sergeant’s patrol vehicle hit her as she was crossing the street. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. as Sarabio was walking to the gym.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that she was in the crosswalk when Calistoga Police Sergeant Kristine Norton made a left turn and struck her.
Friends, family, and coworkers have rallied to support Sarabio, organizing a fundraiser to assist with her medical expenses. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the costs of her ongoing recovery.
Michael Madden, the owner of Calistoga Depot, where Sarabio worked, expressed gratitude for the swift medical response, noting that Sarabio was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
Madden explained that Sarabio was on life support with an uncertain prognosis.
Sarabio’s friends have been deeply affected by the accident. Her friend, Itzia Enriquez, described the situation as deeply upsetting.
The community remains concerned as the CHP continues its investigation. There is no timeline yet for determining the cause of the crash.
