California Highway Patrol, CHP, is slated to receive a federal grant intended to help improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The money will be used to promote awareness between all road users to increase safety on the roadways. Vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists need to learn how to better share the roads in a safe and respectful…
A 19-year-old man was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in June to a felony hit and run charge that caused a death. The accident happened on February 7, 2017 at about 10 p.m. The driver was traveling north in a Mercedes-Benz sedan on Sweetwater Road near Tyler Street when he struck a pedestrian who…
Vehicle accidents are the top cause of death to children in the United States. Every 33 seconds a child under the age of 13 is involved in a car crash. One of the reasons for passenger injuries and fatalities in a car crash is the failure to use seatbelts or car seats. September 17 through…
A bicyclist was struck and killed while riding in a bicycle lane on SR-76 in Oceanside. The crash occurred at 10:55 am when a Honda Accord veered into the bicycle lane striking the cyclist. Paramedics performed CPR on the man, who was airlifted to the hospital where he later died. The driver stayed at the…
A woman was hospitalized after a head-on collision in Poway. The accident happened on Route 67, near Cloudy Moon Drive, when a pickup truck crossed the center line and struck a passenger vehicle. The Ford F-250 rolled before both vehicles came to a stop in the southbound lane of traffic. The Hyundai Sonata was apparently…
Motorcycles are a great way to get around, whether you use them to get to work or for a fun trip or vacation. Motorcycle safety is of great importance. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently announced that the California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) is celebrating 30 years of education for motorcyclists this month. In addition…
Summer is here and that means it is time for travel and road trips. With more people taking to the roads, there are bound to be more accidents. The California Highway Patrol, CHP, recently released a safety memo for citizens. They offer crucial safety tips and information to help drivers improve safety and reduce accidents….
With summer almost here, many families and others will be taking vacations in the coming weeks. With the costs of airline travel going up, it is more economical than ever to travel by car. While taking a vacation by car is fun and affordable, it can also be dangerous. California Highway Patrol, CHP, wants to…
CHP, California Highway Patrol, announced a new campaign designed to reduce the number of accidents caused by impaired driving. The program is supported by both California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and funded through OTS and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign will center on instruction and…
With today’s increased use of cell phones and other electronic devices, it is no surprise that there has been an increase in both distracted driving and automobile accidents. In California, laws prohibit the use of cell phones unless they are used in the hands free mode. Text messaging is also banned while driving. However, it…
