Crash in Petaluma leaves woman impaled by metal fence post

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A woman has life threatening injuries after she was impaled by a metal fence post outside of Petaluma. 

Emergency crews responded around 10:30 this morning. The driver of the Honda fled on foot upon crashing into the fence pole that injured the passenger. 

The victim was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The search for the driver is ongoing.