On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a DUI incident involving a golf cart occurred on Lake Almanor West Drive near Long Iron Drive, illustrating that driving under the influence can happen in any situation—even on a golf cart. The California Highway Patrol...
An 83-year-old Mill Creek Man died after colliding with a tree on Saturday, August 10th, around 2:30 pm.Susanville CHP says the unidentified man was driving his Green Ford F-350 equipped with a utility bed and water tank east on SR36, just east of Wilson...
Susanville, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Susanville Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.According to...
In an effort to combat the rising issue of distracted driving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a new campaign urging motorists to stay focused behind the wheel throughout April. The initiative, funded by a generous grant from the California Office of Traffic...
Distracted driving remains a pressing concern, particularly among young drivers, as smartphones and social media distractions continue to increase, and one Banner Medical Center is sharing tips on how to help your teen driver.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2021 alone,...
The season’s first Blizzard warning has been issued, stating that driving conditions are near-impossible Friday into Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service says highway travel will rapidly deteriorate from whiteout conditions during this timeframe, with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. You...
Susanville’s police department has been successful with recent enforcement operations through the Office of Traffic Safety funding, helping curb unsafe driving in city limits.Over 2,000 from this latest round of funding the Sgt shared will be allocated to a new radar unit mounted into...
The Susanville Police Department is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of the community as the summer travel season wraps up.Extra law enforcement personnel will be actively conducting patrols until Labor Day (September 4th) with the aim of identifying drivers who are believed...
Caltrans District 2 has introduced memorial signs at California state highway rest areas, honoring 15 workers who lost their lives on duty and promoting responsible driving. The J.C. Helmick (Interstate 5 – Tehama County) and Collier (Interstate 5 – Siskiyou County) Safety Roadside Rest...