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Serious Head-On Collision on State Route 44 Highlights Importance of Safe Driving Practices

Tuesday, May 20

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a serious collision occurred on State Route 44. Oconnor was driving east while Covello was traveling west. In an attempt to pass a truck, Covello entered the eastbound lane, directly into the path of Oconnor's vehicle.... Read More.

Reckless Driving Incident on SR-70 Leads to Head-On Collision and Injuries

Tuesday, April 8

On April 8th, 2025, at approximately 6:49 AM, the CHP dispatch center received a call of a reckless driver on SR-70, in the Feather River Canyon. The caller described a dark green Acura was swerving all over the road and driving in the wrong... Read More.

Caltrans District 2 Launches Powerful Safe Driving Campaign Featuring Maintenance Workers

Tuesday, April 1

In an effort to emphasize the importance of safe driving through work zones, Caltrans District 2 has launched a new campaign featuring some of our maintenance workers. The campaign's goal is to remind drivers that the men and women you see working on the... Read More.

California Highway Patrol Launches Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Monday, March 31

🚨 Maximum Enforcement Period - Distracted Driving 🚨Attention: Maximum Enforcement Period Announcement, the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a distracted driving campaign from April 1st through April 2nd as part of the national distracted driving month. Our personnel will be vigilantly monitoring for... Read More.

Stay Safe: Black Ice Alert for Hazardous Driving Conditions

Tuesday, February 4

🚨 **Black Ice Safety Alert** 🚨The forecast for tonight and early tomorrow morning shows that, with the recent rain and dropping temperatures, driving conditions could be hazardous. Ice is forming on the roads, which may be difficult to see until it’s too late. This... Read More.

Feather Rivers Mighty Flow: A Safety Reminder for Wet Weather Driving

Tuesday, February 4

Feather River Flowing Strong Along State Route 70!Check out this impressive video, taken by Pulga Maintenance Supervisor Matt Martin, showing the Feather River along State Route 70, surging with all the recent rain we've received! While it's a beautiful sight, it's also a great... Read More.

Empowering Youth to Combat Impaired Driving Through Innovative Education and Awareness Programs

Wednesday, January 8

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has secured a $750,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety via the National Highway Safety Administration for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This grant aims to educate teens, young adults, and the public on the consequences of... Read More.

Stay Safe This Season Susanville Cracks Down on Impaired Driving

Thursday, December 19

Susanville Police Department issued the following statement -Holiday Cheer Starts Here: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly National "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 11The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 people were... Read More.

Golf Cart DUI Incident in Lake Almanor Highlights Dangers of Driving Under the Influence

Monday, September 16

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... Read More.

Mill Creek Man Driving a Truck Equipped with Water Tank Killed in Collision Near Park Fire

Monday, August 12

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... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: driving

Serious Head-On Collision on State Route 44 Highlights Importance of Safe Driving Practices

Reckless Driving Incident on SR-70 Leads to Head-On Collision and Injuries

Caltrans District 2 Launches Powerful Safe Driving Campaign Featuring Maintenance Workers

California Highway Patrol Launches Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Stay Safe: Black Ice Alert for Hazardous Driving Conditions

Feather Rivers Mighty Flow: A Safety Reminder for Wet Weather Driving

Empowering Youth to Combat Impaired Driving Through Innovative Education and Awareness Programs

Stay Safe This Season Susanville Cracks Down on Impaired Driving

Golf Cart DUI Incident in Lake Almanor Highlights Dangers of Driving Under the Influence

Mill Creek Man Driving a Truck Equipped with Water Tank Killed in Collision Near Park Fire

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