Two Vehicles Collide in Highway 99 Fatal Accident Near Turlock A fatal accident near Turlock occurred on May 7 that involved two vehicles. The collision happened on southbound Highway 99 at around 9:40 a.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said that the driver of a vehicle, age 26, was speeding and struck another car while trying to pass it.  Driver Clips Other Vehicle and Dies in Fatal Accident Near Turlock The crash impact sent the driver’s vehicle across the highway lanes onto the shoulder, where it overturned at least twice. Although the driver was transported to a hospital, he die ..read more

Out-of-Control Vehicle on U.S. 50 Results in Fatal Pollock Pines Accident An out-of-control Tesla led to a fatal Pollock Pines accident on May 7. The crash happened along U.S. 50 at Outer Limits Lane around 11:23 a.m. The Tesla accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) when the vehicle was discovered around 300 to 400 feet down an embankment.  Fatal Pollock Pines Accident Being Investigated An extended closure was instituted because firefighters had to set up an area for climbing ropes to get to the vehicle. Fire department medics determined the driver had died in the c ..read more

Fatal Woodland Accident Happens Near County Road 102 A fatal Woodland accident occurred on May 6 involving a Jeep and an unknown entity. The accident occurred around 6:33 p.m. on northbound I-5 just south of the County Road 102 off-ramp. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the Jeep rolled and was far off the roadway in a field.  Police Investigating Cause of Fatal Woodland Accident The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene also, as well as fire department emergency responders. The driver of the vehicle died in the crash. A wrecker was called to the scene to bring ..read more

Fair Oaks Hit-and-Run on Sunrise Boulevard Causes Injuries A driver fled the scene of a Fair Oaks Hit-and-Run Crash involving multiple vehicles on May 6. The crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Sunrise Boulevard just west of Sunset Avenue. Authorities with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that an SUV was involved in the crash as well as a Dodge Ram pickup and a Ford.  Authorities Seek Driver in Fair Oaks Hit-and-Run The accident blocked the roadway. Information was not provided on injuries sustained in the crash. At least two of the vehicles were towed from the scene. The ..read more

Ceres Major Injury Pedestrian Accident on State Route 99 A major injury pedestrian accident occurred on May 6 in Ceres when a man stepped out of his vehicle. The crash happened along southbound S.R. 99 just north of the East Keyes Road off-ramp southeast of Modesto around 5:54 a.m. The person who called and reported the incident to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said he was the driver who struck the pedestrian.  Major Injury Pedestrian Accident Occurs When Driver Exits His Vehicle The caller allegedly told police he was not expecting the man to get out of his vehicle, and he was too ..read more

Pedestrian Killed in Humboldt County Hit-and-Run on U.S. 101 A Humboldt County hit-and-run crash caused the death of a pedestrian on May 4. The accident happened before 2:45 p.m. on U.S. 101 northbound. Upon arrival at the scene, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers discovered a pedestrian in the lanes, who was deceased. The decedent was identified as Dakota Stafslien, age 28 and a resident of the Garberville area.  Authorities Seeking Driver in Humboldt County Hit-and-Run The driver involved in the fatal collision did not phone 911 and reportedly did not stop to offer assistance. Tho ..read more

Walerga Road Intersection Site of Antelope Injury Accident An Antelope injury accident at a busy local intersection occurred on May 5. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the collision. It involved a BMW and Toyota that collided shortly before midnight at the intersection of Walerga and Antelope roads. Following the collision, both vehicles were left blocking the number one lane. The CHP traffic accident unit will determine the fault and how the crash happened. The Dangers of an Intersection Collision Intersection crashes often lead to severe injuries due to the high speed and force o ..read more

State Route 41 Fatal Car Accident Occurs in Crash Involving Three Vehicles A fatal car accident led to one person’s death on May 4 in a collision involving three vehicles. The crash happened just before 6:00 p.m. on State Route 41 just south of Jewel Vista Drive. Emergency services were called to the scene right away, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report.  Determination Being Made in Fatal Car Accident Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on one person, but they could not be saved. Both lanes were blocked by the crash, and all three vehicles had to be towed. Traf ..read more

Interstate 5 Site of Fatal Pedestrian Accident A fatal pedestrian accident involving a man, 56, occurred in Natomas on May 4 when he was struck by a car while trying to cross a highway. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the accident happened on Interstate 5 shortly after 3:30 a.m. near Arena Boulevard in the Natomas Crossing area. The man was attempting to cross from the northbound shoulder to the opposite side when he entered the northbound fast lane and was hit by a Hyundai driven by a driver, age 30.  Pedestrian Dies at Scene of Highway Accident The impact sent the pedestria ..read more

Injury Crash Occurs on I-80 Where Roseville Driver Fled the Scene A Roseville driver fled the scene of an injury accident on eastbound I-80 on May 3. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened just east of Riverside Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Medics with the Roseville Fire Department were called to the scene and confirmed that an injury had occurred. The accident is under investigation by the CHP traffic crash unit to find out how the collision happened and to locate the hit-and-run driver. Injury Lawyers’ Role in Cases Where a Roseville Driver Fled the Scene An attor ..read more