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CHP Confirms Big Rig Driver Killed when Gusty Winds Overturns Truck

Wednesday, March 15

US 395 was shut down for several hours last night when a semi-truck overturned, killing the driver.High gusty winds from the storm overtook the Freightliner traveling south on US 395 near Saddleback ln in the Janesville area around 8 o'clock last evening, forcing the... Read More.

Two dead, several injured after driver hits pedestrians in Quebec, Canada

Tuesday, March 14

(NEW YORK) -- Two people are dead and several others are injured after a driver hit pedestrians in Amqui, a town in the Québec region of Canada, authorities confirmed to ABC News.The driver turned himself in to police, Amqui police said.Police are investigating whether... Read More.

Quincy Man Left Injured as CHP Hunts for Runaway Driver

Friday, February 17

A hit-and-run incident has injured one man in Quincy, and the California Highway Patrol is currently hunting for the driver.According to authorities, yesterday afternoon, a 34-year-old man was struck by a silver Toyota 4-Runner while walking along Main Street near the post office. The... Read More.

CHP Search for Missing Driver of Car Found Upside Down in Creek

Monday, January 16

The California Highway Patrol was on the lookout overnight, searching Plumas county hospitals for a potentially injured driver. A car was partially submerged upside down in a creek near the Taylorsville area. The CHP and Caltrans will be removing the vehicle this morning, but... Read More.

Driver Dies in Collision with Train on SR 44

Wednesday, December 7

The collision between a big rig and a train on SR 44 yesterday afternoon resulted in the driver's death. 64-year-old Jose Togni from Arizona was driving his Freightliner with a 53' box trailer eastbound on SR-44 at an unknown speed. The CHP says For... Read More.

CHP Recognizes Drowsy Driver Week

Monday, November 7

Shorter days make for drowsy Drivers, and the California Highway Patrol is partnering with Caltrans and The Office of Traffic Safety to remind you to get plenty of sleep this fall.The change in time can impact your driving as your sleep habits change, preventing... Read More.

PCSO Rescue Driver from 100′ Cliff

Friday, October 28

Plumas County Sheriff's Office shares rescue of driver 100 ft off an embankment:Last weekend during the early hours of October 23rd, PCSO dispatch received a 911 call from a subject who stated he had been involved in a vehicle accident and was still trapped... Read More.

Susanville PD Recognizes Teen Driver Safety Week

Tuesday, October 18

The Susanville Police Department is recognizing this week as Teen Driver Safety Week.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says over 2300 teens died in car crashes in 2020, a jump of 14% from the previous year.The department encourages you to have conversations with your... Read More.

Water Truck Driver Arrested with 1/2 Million Bail Set for Suspicion on Starting Berry Fire in Sierra County

Friday, August 26

Sierra county sheriff's office has arrested a water truck driver for arson. Emergency responders received calls of fire near Berry creek on August 22nd. The Tahoe national forest service and sierra county fire quickly responded to the fire and knocked out the flames without... Read More.

LHS to Attempt to Stay Ahead of Bus Driver Shortage

Friday, August 19

Lassen High school gets proactive to avoid bus driver shortage.Across neighboring school districts a shortage of bus drivers have impacted student’s abilities to get to and from school. In the greater Reno area a local church bus service stepped in to help and the... Read More.