July 2010
Illegal Street Race in Racho Cordova Kills 1 Motorcyclist
Several people including a 20-year-old motorcyclist were detained by police for questioning after another motorcyclist was killed in an alleged street race in Rancho Cordova yesterday evening.
May 2010
Woman Crawls Away From Crash with Open Fracture
A 67-year-old woman has crawled away from her disabled vehicle to safety after suffering serious injuries on an early Wednesday crash near Highway 121, the California Highway Patrol said.
Girl Dies in Drowning Accident during Birthday Party
An 11-year-old girl has died in a drowning accident while she was attending a birthday party near the Pittsburg Marina.
Chico custodian of CHP died after single accident
A custodian at Chico office of California Highway Patrol died after a roll over crash on Highway 32 on Thursday at 10:20 a.m.
Wrong-way Motorcyclist Killed
A wrong way Traver man was killed after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming semi-tractor trailer near Merritt Drive Sunday night, reports said.
Doctor Heads to Surgery, Arrested for DUI
48-year-old doctor was recently arrested for DUI as he hit a car while heading to a Marysville hospital where he is to perform a surgery Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
2 Sacramento officers injured in vehicle accident
Two Sacramento police officers and one driver suffered severe injuries in a vehicle crash in Interstate 5, Tuesday evening.
Tulare Man Hit while Trying to Cross Road
A 35-year-old pedestrian sustained major injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross near Road 108 north of Tulare Monday night, reports said.
April 2010
Teenage girl killed in Aprilia hit and run accident
A teenage girl was pronounced dead on the scene after sustaining fatal injuries from a minivan hit and run accident near Aprilia Avenue.
January 2010
Rico Queso recalled for Salmonella
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the other day that there were no reported illnesses of consumers who purchased Rico Queso duro blanco (white hard cheese).
Mountain Man to Replace Recalled Hazelnuts
The Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. has announced that it will replace or refund money to clients following the pullout of hazelnuts from the stores recently.
December 2009
Pickup Truck Struck By Metrolink Train after Car Collision
A pickup truck was struck by a Metrolink commuter train after being thrown onto the tracks by following a collision with another car this yesterday morning.
Police Investigates Identity of Woman Hit in Turlock Train Accident
Stanislaus County police are considering suicide as a possible cause of a train accident that killed a woman in Turlock this morning.
Precious Moments Angel Decor Pulled from Market
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has advised consumers not to use their Precious Moments Angel Tree Toppers after the product was pulled out from the market recently.
CPSC Warns Consumers on Dangerous Infant Hammocks
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers against using Amby Baby Motion Beds which can cause babies to suffocate from the fabric or the mattress pad.
Driver arrested for 12-pack beer DUI
A male driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol when he collided into a power box the other day.
October 2009
Investigations into Crash that Killed Motorist still Ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the causes behind a collision that killed one of the drivers and injured at least two people Wednesday morning.
Hit and Run Female Offender Gets Nine Months
A 75 year old woman who formerly denied killing another elderly woman in a hit and run accident was found guilty the other day. She was convicted for felony hit and run and vehicular manslaughter for nine months in jail.
Police Requests for Public's Assistance in Investigating Hit-and-Run Accident
Police has asked for public’s help in investigating a hit-and-run accident that left a bicyclist suffering from critical injuries along a sidewalk.
SigAlert Issued to Investigate Off-Ramp Crash
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued a SigAlert to investigate an accident on the Junipero Serra Road off-ramp of the southbound I-5 that left an elderly driver under critical condition.
Motorcycle driver Dies after Colliding with Van
A motorcycle driver died after hitting the back of a van on Highway 299 west of Bella Vista yesterday, October 7.
September 2009
Two People Injured When Traffic Inexplicably Stops
At least two people sustained injuries when a motorcycle and two cars collided on southbound Interstate 15, north of state Route 76, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported.
Police Veteran Dies in Hit-and-Run Case
A retired official of the Azusa Police department was fatally wounded Saturday morning after a wrong-way driver struck him head-on. The driver then took off, leaving the victim to die, the California Highway Patrol said.
Point Break Actress Lori Petty Pleaded DUI Charge
Point Break actress Lori Petty pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge with injury when she allegedly hit a skateboarder, who suffered minor injuries, with her car in Venice last May. Petty will receive five-years of informal probation.
Victim in Train Accident ID'd
A homeless man has been identified by the coroner’s office two days after he was hit and killed by a Metrolink train Wednesday afternoon.
August 2009
4.8M Blinds Recalled After 2 Children Died from Accidental Strangulation
Following the death of two children due to accidental strangulation on cords, Lewis Hyman Inc. recalled at least 4.2 million roll-up blinds and another 600,000 Woolrich Roman shades blind which were sold at retail giant Target from 2006 to 2008.
FDA Probes Link Between Weight Loss Pills and Liver Damage
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an investigation to determine if alli, the only non-prescription weight loss pill approved by the bureau, is the direct cause of liver damage to several patients.
Overturned Truck Injures One; Closes Woodland Exit on 101
At least one motorist was injured and the Ventura Freeway Ramp was closed after a truck overturned in Woodland Hills this morning, CHP said.
July 2009
Valley Center Collision Kills Bicyclist
A pick-up truck struck a bicycle, which kills the bicyclist shortly after Tuesday morning near Valley center, authorities said.
Artie Lange Pleads Not Guilty to DUI
Artie Lange has pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Worker Killed in Cardboard Recycling Shredder Accident
A warehouse worker died after being caught in a cardboard recycling shredder in Los Angeles Monday morning, authorities said.
Pedicab Accident kills Illinois Tourist
A 23- year old pedicab driver from Turkey may face manslaughter charges after driving erratically that resulted in the death of an Illinois tourist, The San Diego Police Department said.
June 2009
Truck Accident Ignites 710 freeway in Long Beach
A 51 year old driver was killed after a solo crash of a tanker that was carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline at the entrance of the 710 freeway from the 91 freeway in Long Beach.
Concrete Porch Collapses, Kills Pest Control Worker
A pest control worker was killed after a concrete porch collapsed and crushed him in the Curtis Park neighborhood Monday.
Head-on Collision injures 5
Five people were injured, including a woman who got trapped in the wreck for about 20 minutes, after a head on collision in northeast San Fernando Valley.
Father, Toddler Survives Hit-and-Run Crash
The 17-month-old boy involved in the night of June 10’shit-and-run accident near Variel Avenue is said to be in stable condition after being airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, authorities said.
Freeway accident injures 3 people
A vehicle that turned over on the Southbound Golden State (5) freeway near Sta. Clarita injured 3 people.
Girl Dies on the Way to Prom
A 16-year-old high school student was killed on the way to prom as the car she was riding overturned on the 110 Freeway on Saturday night, authorities said.
May, 2009
8-year-old Boy in Serious Condition after Accident
An 8-year-old boy is in serious condition after being hit by a minivan on Hickory Street south of Bishop Street Sunday.
April, 2009
Driver Arrested for Four People's Death in Vehicle Accident
Aurelio Vazquez, 25, resident of McFarland, was booked into Kern County jail on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony drunk driving after four people were killed in an accident involving the vehicle he was driving.
3-Vehicle Pileup Injures Man
A man was brought to a hospital after being injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Anaheim.
Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle, Dies
An unidentified man died after being hit by a car along 43rd Avenue Friday morning, the Sacramento Police said.
Drunk Driver Who Killed Angels Rookie Charged with Murder
Prosecutors have filed three counts of murder against Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, who is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol which resulted to the death of Angels rookie Nick Adenhart, 22, and two of his friends.
March, 2009
Drunk Driver Kills Motorist in Head-on Crash
A delivery truck driver was killed after a head-on crash with another driver who was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, according to a police report.
Drunken Motorist Hits, Injures Cyclist
An unidentified cyclist was injured when he was struck by a motorist suspected to be drunk near Charger Boulevard Monday morning, authorities said.
Hit-and-run Driver Kills USC student then Flees
A 19-year-old student from the University of Southern California (USC) was killed in a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning.
Transient Dies From Apparent hit-and-Run
A one-legged transient was found dead from another hit-and-run case in Van Nuys Wednesday morning, the authorities said.
SUV runs over and kills 2-year-old boy
A 2-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a sports utility vehicle on an East Los Angeles Street Saturday.
Pedestrian hit by Girl Teen Driver
A 14-year-old boy was hit by a teen driver as he was crossing a street in Visalia Monday morning, authorities said.
Two Dies, Three Injured in I-8 Crash
Two women, ages 69 and 64, were killed in their vehicle after the driver negligently shifted lanes near the Golden Acorn Casino, the California Highway Patrol said.
Trailer crushes man
A 49-year-old man was killed after a trailer truck he was working on fell crushed him Thursday.
93-year-old woman dies in house fire
A 93-year-old woman died Monday after suffering from injuries due to a fire at her home.
February, 2009
Man crashes onto big rig, gets Injured
A man was seriously injured after crashing onto a big rig on Mount Whitney Avenue Friday.
Crash and Burn Kills Six
Six people were killed after being involved in a fiery crash on Highway 101 in northern Santa Barbara County Thursday night.
Chain Kills Boy in Bicycle Accident
A 15-year-old boy was killed after being involved in a motorized bicycle accident in which he ran into a chain that was slung across on an orchard on the east side of Tulare.
Vehicle spins Out on I-5 freeway, Injures Woman
A vehicle that hit a wall after it spins out has caused damages to five other vehicles Thursday morning.
SUV driver dies in crash
A driver of an SUV was killed after his vehicle turned off a freeway ramp, landing in a backyard in Hawthorne Friday.
Rollover crash kills 29-year-old man
A 29-year-old driver, who is a resident of San Diego, died after he lost control of his car and went down an embankment, said authorities.
Plane Crash in Catalina Island kills 3
A man and female companion were killed along with their pilot after their small airplane crashed last Thursday afternoon.
Teen's Cause of Death in Hit-and-Run confirmed by Autopsy
It was reported by the Tulare County Coroner’s Office that the death of a teen, who is a resident of Tulare County, was caused by a vehicle accident.
Citrus Heights Man Dies After Sunday Crash
Joseph Carrel Cowles, 27, died early Tuesday morning from injuries he has sustained on Sunday afternoon’s crash, Roseville Police said in a press release.
Two out of three victims of plane crash identified
Authorities were able to identify two of the three people who died in a plane accident that occurred in Catalina Island.
January, 2009
Small Plane Crashes with Two On Board
A small plane with two people on board hit an electrical line or power pole and crashed on a street in Oceanside last week.
Truck Driver hits Detective’s Car, Flees
Suspected drunk driver Antonio Gil, 20, has neglected a stop sign prompting him to hit a detective’s unmarked vehicle at around 9p.m., Sunday.
School Bus burns in Clovis
A bus caught fire Friday morning, January 15, because of engine trouble, authorities said.
Police Car Hit by DUI Suspect
A 67-year-old female driver has rear-ended a Rocklin Police Department car Wednesday night, police said.
Passenger killed in Multiple Car Crash
A Visalia man was killed in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon at Road 68 on Highway 198.
Wrong-Way Driving Injures Three
A motorist who was speeding on the wrong side of the road has caused a massive crash along Golden Hill Freeway transition ramp Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Solo-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver
A 23-year old driver died from injuries after being involved in a single-car crash Monday night in Valencia Park
Speeding Motorcycle Hits Car Head-On
A collision along South Coast Highway 101 Monday involved a car pulling-out from a parking lot and a reportedly speeding southbound motorcycle, officials said.
Monday Crash Kills Passenger, Injures Two
A passenger of a BMW heading East at Route 52 Monday morning was killed after their vehicle swerved off the road and turned over a several times.
December, 2008
Route 94 Crash Victim Identified
Authorities have identified the driver involved in a single-vehicle crash Sunday as Jason MacLaren of El Cajon.
Woman Who Tried to Flee Crash Arrested
The woman who led a slow chase after hitting a vehicle Thursday was arrested in University City, police said.
Chopper Crash Kills Mechanic
A 31-year old mechanic was killed Wednesday when a chopper went out of control and crashed. The victim was identified as Curtis Dale Cauthen.
Meth found in the possession of a driver who struck pedestrian
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of methamphetamine in Chula Vista.
Meth found in the possession of a driver who struck pedestrian
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of methamphetamine in Chula Vista.
Man involved in a fatal street crash was sentenced to jail
A man involved in a street race that resulted to a crash that killed his friend, who is a resident of Pico Rivera, was sentenced to serve a year in county jail.
Chain Crash Badly Injures Child
A two-year-old child who has been involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday, has suffered life-threatening injuries, reports said.
Drunk Driver Blamed for Cyclist’s Death
A crash that had killed a cyclist last week in Alpine is now believed to be a case of another DUI after the driver has admitted to be drinking that day.
Drunk Female Driver Involved in Crash
A Santa Ana woman was arrested following a single-car accident on Beach Boulevard, just north of the 22 freeway, Monday afternoon.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Accident
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver and was later struck again by a minivan in Buena Park last Thursday.
South Gate Crash Kills One Student, Injures Four
A 14-year-old male student was killed and four others were injured in South Gate when a van slammed into a bus shelter after it jumped a curb.
November, 2008
Motorists Injured in Four-Car Collisions
Several motorists were injured after four vehicles collided on 101 Freeway, the other day, which led authorities to close the freeway’s southbound lane to traffic.