Tag: chp
Sources: Traffic accident caused internet outage
Charter Communications spokesman Bret Picciolo said the outage resulted from a traffic accident the morning of Aug. 8 that damaged a utility pole and overhead lines transmitting data and phone service.
Motorcyclist dies in Morgan Hill accident
The motorcyclist was “driving at a rate of speed in which he was unable to safely stop for traffic ahead,” reads the press release. The front of the Yamaha collided with the rear of the Silverado, causing the driver of the motorcycle to be ejected into the northbound lanes of U.S. 101.
CHP seeks officer candidates during three-day application period
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will accept applications throughout September from individuals interested in a career as a CHP officer.
Truck, car collide on U.S. 101
A San Jose man and his passenger narrowly escaped serious injury on the U.S. 101 after a hit-and-run driver caused their car to crash into a semi-trailer truck Monday.
CHP says man steals car, causes fatal crash
An 18-year-old male from Watsonville was arrested for manslaughter and auto theft after he allegedly caused a car crash on eastbound Highway 152 near Watsonville Road around 8:30 a.m. Monday that caused fatal injuries to his passenger.
Shooting of CHP officer triggers massive law enforcement support network for...
Minutes after “officer down” blared from police radios following the tragic shooting on Tuesday of California Highway Patrol Officer Kenyon Youngstrom, a massive behind-the-scenes support system kicked into gear.
Hollister man dies from injuries in motorcycle accident
The motorcyclist in Sunday’s accident at Fairview and Churchill roads died from his injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Coroner IDs woman, 19, killed in wreck on Highway 156
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman killed in an accident Monday afternoon on Highway 156 near Hollister.
Coroner releases cause of death in Fairview Road fatality
The 20-year-old victim in a Jan. 28 fatal accident and fire on Fairview Road died of blunt-force trauma, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office said Thursday.
Overturned big-rig backs up traffic on Hwy. 152
A big-rig flipped on Highway 152 near Frazier Lake Drive around 2:30 p.m. today and is blocking traffic in both directions, causing drivers to turn around and find an alterate route, according to the California Highway Patrol.
