Car Accident News Archive
Fairbanks Ranch Crash Severely Injures 2
October 5, 2012
An early Friday morning crash along Fairbanks Ranch severely injured two drivers after one of them spun on a curve, reports said.
Pacific Beach Motorcycle-Truck Collision Injures RiderAugust 26, 2012
A male motorcyclist was injured when his vehicle was hit by a truck late Tuesday, reports said.
Fatal Crash Suspect Pleads Guilty of Inhaling Nitrous OxideAugust 25, 2012
A local admitted to inhaling nitrous oxide gas while going 80 mph, reports said.
Hit-and-run Suspect Sentenced to 7 Years in JailAugust 23, 2012
The 28-year-old suspect in a hit-and-run crash at La Miranda last September has been sentenced to seven years in state prison, reports said.
Male SUV Passenger Dies in CrashAugust 16, 2012
A male SUV passenger was killed in a rollover crash along Interstate 10 late Thursday, reports said.
Ontario Crash Kills 2, Injures 1August 9, 2012
At least two victims were killed while another was severely injured in a crash along the 60 Freeway late Saturday, reports said.
Male Motorcyclist Killed in Highway 24 CrashAugust 2, 2012
A male rider died on the spot in a crash early Thursday, reports said.
Male Motorcyclist Dies in CrashJuly 26, 2012
An 18-year-old male rider from Antioch was killed in a single motorcycle crash Wednesday, reports said.
High-speed Pursuit Leads to ArrestJuly 19, 2012
A man was arrested after engaging police in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash late Sunday, reports said.
Hit-and-run Mishap Kills Male BicyclistJuly 12, 2012
A male bicyclist in his 20s was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Wednesday, reports said.
Car Chase Ends in Crash with SUV on Highway 50July 5, 2012
A high-speed pursuit of a suspected male drunk driver in Sacramento late Wednesday ended in a collision with an SUV, reports said.
Female Passenger Dies in Sun Valley CrashJune 20, 2012
A 19-year-old female Pacoima resident died in a two-car collision early Wednesday, reports said.
Single Rollover Crash Kills DriverJune 14, 2012
An unidentified driver was killed in a single rollover mishap late Wednesday, reports said.
Male Driver Dies in Monterey Highway Solo Car CrashJune 7, 2012
A male driver died late Wednesday after his BMW crashed along the 101 Freeway onramp close to Hollywood, reports said.
Man Dies in Hollywood Freeway CrashMay 31, 2012
A male driver died late Wednesday after his BMW crashed along the 101 Freeway onramp close to Hollywood, reports said.
Wrong-way Driver Dies in Collision with UPS Big RigMay 24, 2012
A wrong-way driver was killed early Thursday in a fiery crash with a UPS big rig, reports said.
2 Suspects Nabbed for Hit-and-run that Killed TotMay 17, 2012
Police arrested Monday the two suspects who figured in a hit-and-run incident that killed a 3-year-old girl in Anaheim last February, reports said.
Civilian Crashes into Patrol Car, Injures Police OfficerSuspected DUI Driver Hits Motorcycle; Injures 2
May 10, 2012
A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after she struck a motorcycle and injured its two passengers late Tuesday, reports said.
Civilian Crashes into Patrol Car, Injures Police OfficerMay 03, 2012
A police officer sustained moderate injuries after he was involved in a car crash late Monday, reports said.
Police Investigate Cause of Four Fontana Teens’ Death in Weekend Fiery CrashOctober 24, 2011
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash that resulted in a fiery crash that killed four Fontana teenagers over the weekend, reports said.
Unnamed Motorist Flees after SUV Crashes into A House in South LASeptember 1, 2011
A vehicle got out of control and smashed in front of a home on the 4500 block of Wesley Avenue in South Los Angeles on Thursday.
Justin Bieber Fine After Minor Car Accident in LAAugust 31, 2011
Seventeen-year-old singing sensation, Justin Bieber, remains all right after a minor car accident in Los Angeles, Tuesday afternoon.
Elderly Man Struck and Killed by Car while Crossing Highway 216August 23, 2011
A 51-year-old man, from Woodlake, died after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 216 near Woodlake, said California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers.
Woodlake Police Officer Crashes, Gets Injured while Responding to CallAugust 16, 2011
A Woodlake police officers sustained injuries in a car accident which occurred while he was responding to an emergency call, said reports.
Car Burst into Flames in Buena Park, Killing 3 Women PassengersAugust 12, 2011
A car in Buena Park went flipping several times before bursting into flames, killing three passengers and injuring two others.
1 Child Killed, 2 Others Injured when Hit by Car in Merced CountyAugust 9, 2011
A 9-year-old girl has died while two other girls, who are aged 12 and 13, suffered from injuries after they were hit by a car near Delhi, said reports.
Idle Tow Truck Slammed by a Car near LAX, Killing 1August 5, 2011
A parked tow truck was hit by a speeding car at the Glenn Anderson Freeway, near LAX, killing a passenger and injuring three others, news reports said.
Authorities: Speed Likely Involved in Pomona Car Collision which Killed Pregnant Teen
August 2, 2011
Authorities believe that speed was involved in a fiery car collision which ended the life of a 17-year-old pregnant girl and her 22-year-old boyfriend.
Car Crash Defendant Clarifies Speeding and DUI Charges
July 29, 2011
A Paso Robles woman who has been facing speeding and Driving under the Influence (DUI) violations for hitting a CHP officer presented legal defenses before the San Luis Obispo Superior Court on Thursday.
Woman Dies, 2 Children Injured in Car Roll Over CrashJuly 27, 2011
A woman died and two children suffered injuries after a car roll over crash in Highway 41 on Tuesday before midnight.
Volvo's New Automatic Brakes Prevent Rear-End AccidentsJuly 22, 2011
The Volvo's new automatic braking system could prevent rear-end collision among low-speed vehicles, according to Highway Loss Data Institute.
Actress Renee Olstead Bruised after LA Car CrashJune 30, 2011
Jazz singer and actress Renee Olstead suffered minor injuries after crashing her car in Los Angeles.
Rollover Accident in Tulare County Kills Young Driver
June 21, 2011
A 20-year old male driver has died after his vehicle rolled over near Road 184, said California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers.
Santa Clarita Gas Station Crash Leaves 2 Injured
June 17, 2011
At least two people inside a Nissan 350z were injured after it crashed into a Chevron Gas Station, reports said.
Fillmore Crash Leaves 5 Injured, 1 Dead
June 9, 2011
At least one motorist died and several others were injured after a car crash at Fillmore on Thursday.
Memorial Set for Riverside Crash Victim
June 8, 2011
Memorial services for Xai Lor, a victim of Riverside car crash, will be held on Saturday.
Former HS Track Star in Medication before PCH Fatal Car Crash
June 7, 2011
Toxicology tests conducted by Orange County Coroner have found that a former high school track star whose car crashed in Newport Beach Traffic last January had taken prescribed antipsychotic drugs.
Santa Cruz Man Injured in Highway 9 Single Car Crash
June 2, 2011
A motorist was injured after his car rolled over at Highway 9 on Wednesday morning.
Model Estella Warren Arrested for DUI after LA Car Crash
May 25, 2011
Former Victoria's Secret model Estella Warren was booked on driving under influence (DUI) charges after crashing into three parked vehicles on Monday.
13-Year-Old Boy Arrested after Driving Stolen Car in Long Beach
May 23, 2011
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after he allegedly drove a stolen car and started a chase, said California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers.
Nail Salon to be Inspected due to Car Accident
May 20, 2011
A nail salon will have to be inspected to know the extent of damage that it sustained following a solo-car accident, said reports.
WWE Wrestler Randy Savage Dies in Car Crash
May 20, 2011
Ex World Wrestling Federation (WWE) wrestler Randy “Macho Man” Savage was killed after an SUV accident in Tampa, Florida.
Chain Bus Crash Injures Two Inmates, Six Officers
May 19, 2011
A chain crash involving four buses carrying inmates and military personnel has injured at least eight people near Washington Boulevard shortly before noon Thursday, authorities said.
22-year-old Woman Dies in LA Roll over Crash
May 17, 2011
A woman was killed after a roll over accident at the intersection of Century Boulevard and Broadway on Monday at 1:41 a.m.
Motorcyclist Dies in Vehicle Collision in L.A.
May 12, 2011
A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday after his motorbike crashed into another vehicle at the Jewelry District in downtown Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol said.
Authorities Identify Pedestrian Victim in North Highlands Fatal Accident
May 4, 2011
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified a 29-year-old Fair Oaks man, Brandon Phillip Jones, as the fatality in a pedestrian accident that happened around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday in Watt Avenue, North Highlands.
Driver killed in 91 Freeway crash
May 3, 2011
A man was killed instantly early Tuesday after his vehicle veered off the road and smashed into a concrete wall on 91 Freeway in Artesia, the California Highway Patrol said.
Granada Hills Accident Causes 118 Freeway Traffic Shutdown
April 7, 2011
A vehicle accident involving a car and a truck has caused a major traffic jam in 118 Freeway and injured one person early morning Thursday.
3 Injured in Santa Ana Solo Car Accident
March 31, 2011
At least three people were injured in a solo car accident which occurred along a residential neighborhood in Santa Ana, said reports.
Federal Judge Suffers Knee Injury after LA Car Crash
March 29, 2011
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt has sustained a knee injury after a car collision in Mar Vista on Monday at 9:30 p.m.
Driver Flees after Fatally Hitting Elderly Pedestrian in San Bernardino
March 23, 2011
A Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or a sedan driver has fled after fatally hitting a 60-year-old man who was crossing the street, said reports.
Large Tree Kills Driver after Dropping on Vehicle
March 21, 2011
A man was killed Saturday night after a large tree fell on his car while traveling on South Kelly Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man was arrested for DUI driving in Vista Chino
March 15, 2011
The police have arrested a drunk driver believed to be responsible for injuring at least five persons, including two children following a collision accident in Vista Chino recently, reports said.
Driver Struck by Own Car on 57 Freeway
March 9, 2011
A woman who was involved in a car crash Tuesday afternoon on 57 Freeway got ejected and struck by her own car, according to authorities.
Three hurt Camarillo Car Crash
March 8, 2011
At least two people suffered mild injuries while another sustained serious wounds Monday afternoon after a side collision at the intersection of Santa Rosa and Woodcreek roads in Camarillo, officials said.
Pedestrian Dies after LA Hit-and-Run Crash
March 7, 2011
A pedestrian was killed after a hit-and-run accident on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Sunday. The man was crossing the street near Exposition Park illegally when a car struck him after midnight, according to Los Angeles Police reports.
CHP Officer Dies in a Two-Car Crash along Highway 101
February 16, 2011
A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer died after losing control of his patrol car and colliding with a pickup Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Deputy Hurt after Patrol Car Slams Into Tree in Lawndale
January 27, 2011
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy is now in stable condition after crashing his patrol car Wednesday night, authorities said.
Driver being Pursued for Minor Offense Collides with Another Car
January 25, 2011
A police car chase ended in a violent collision between two cars Monday night and caused severe injuries to two people, authorities said.
Stockton man Tries to Evade Arrest, Crashes into Fence in Highway 162
January 18, 2011
A man flipped his car after crashing into a fence in an attempt to elude California Highway Patrol officers early Tuesday morning.
Boy Struck by Two Cars while Walking to Orange School
January 14, 2011
A 13-year-old boy suffered trauma injuries after he was struck by two cars while walking his way to school, authorities said.
Victim of Riverside Fatal Off-Road Accident Identified
January 11, 2011
The coroner’s office has identified the victim of a fatal off-road car accident yesterday afternoon, as Fayette Baird, 59, from Riverside.
Teenage Driver Dies after Wilton Intersection Crash
December 21, 2010
A 19-year-old driver was killed after the car he was driving crashed onto a truck at the intersection of Tavernor Road and Clay Station Road on Tuesday noon.
2 Killed in Roseville Crash Due to Wet Road
December 20, 2010
At least two people were killed Sunday morning after fatal accident caused by wet road on Roseville Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
Kings Assistant Coach Elie Arrested for Drunk Driving
December 9, 2010
Authorities have booked former Houston Rockets player and prominent Sacramento Kings assistant coach Mario Elie on DUI charges yesterday morning after he was stopped and arrested by CHP officers along Capitol Mall near 15th Street.
Arizona Man Dies in Rollover Accident in Amboy
December 8, 2010
A 29-year-old Arizona man suffered fatal injuries Wednesday morning when his car rolled over on Amboy Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
Woman Trapped Inside Car after Slamming into Pole
December 1, 2010
A female driver was trapped inside the Toyota Camry she was driving after she crashed into a concrete light pole along Santiago Canyon Road, said reports.
Fresno Police Officer Responding to Emergency Call Injured in Collision
November 30, 2010
A male Fresno police officer sustained injuries after being involved in a collision while on his way to help another officer who was handling a felony traffic stop along Clark Street and Belmont Avenue, said reports.
Faulty Brakes Suspected in Crash that injured Child, 7
November 24, 2010
Authorities are now investigating whether the faulty brakes of an older vehicle has caused injuries to at least five people, including two minors, in an accident in Ridgeview Tuesday night, reports said.
Las Vegas Woman Dies in Single-Car Roll over Crash
November 22, 2010
A woman from Las Vegas died after her 2006 Mini Cooper overturned near Cactus Avenue and Bermuda Road on Sunday.The 39-year-old woman was heading northbound of Bermuda Road when the car careered onto a fence and rolled over, police said.
Woman Killed in Van Nuys Hit-and-Run on Halloween still Unidentified
November 10, 2010
The Coroner’s Office has failed to identify the woman who died in a hit-and-run collision on Halloween, reports said. The victim appeared to be Hispanic or Caucasian who is between the ages of 50 and 65 was found along Victory Boulevard, west of Van Nuys Boulevard, at around 5:35 a.m. on October 31.
3 hurt in Bear Valley car accident
November 2, 2010
At least three people were hospitalized Monday night after the car they were riding crashed, the San Bernardino County Fire said. According to reports, the rescue team responded to a crash at around 8:45 pm in an area near Bear Valley and Apatite Roads.
Hanford woman dies after car-pick up crash
October 28, 2010
A woman died after her Cutlass Ciera car collided with a Chevrolet pick up truck at northeast of Flint and Sixth streets on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The 39-year-old woman's car was heading eastbound when she ran a red light and collided with the southbound pick up truck, police said.
Carjacker crashes stolen car in Wildcat Canyon Road
October 21, 2010
A car that was reported missing by a local was wrecked by its carjacker Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol said. The accident occurred shortly after its owner reported the silver Nissan missing. Witnesses claimed that the car went off the road while traveling on Wildcat Canyon Road, south of Muth Valley Road, at about 10:19 pm.
Notre Dame High School student dies in Sherman Oaks hit-and-run crash
October 20, 2010
A Notre Dame High School student was killed in a felony hit-and-run crash on Tuesday. The 16-year-old athlete along with his three other teammates were heading to a practice when their car was struck by a Sport Utility vehicle at Woodman Avenue at 3:30 p.m.
Oroville man dies in single-vehicle crash
October 5, 2010
A man sustained fatal injuries after crashing onto a light pole on Feather River Boulevard on Sunday. The driver's Acura Integra was speeding on 1400 block Feather River Boulevard when he lost control on the wheels and crashed onto the light pole, reports said.
Driver killed in single car accident near Riverdale
September 30, 2010
A man was killed Thursday morning after his car crashed near Riverdale, the California Highway Patrol said. According to reports, the driver, who was driving a 1988 Oldsmobile, ran a stop signal at Cornelia and Davis, and crashed in a ditch.
Mother died, 2 injured in LA car crash
September 22, 2010
A mother was killed and two others were injured after a car crash at the intersection of Pellissier Place and Peck Road on Monday.
Four people hurt in Marina District car accident
September 16, 2010
A car went out of control Thursday morning and collided with another vehicle, injuring four people in San Francisco’s Marina District, the authorities said.
2 hurt in Madera vehicle crash
September 1, 2010
A vehicle which ran a red light in an intersection smashed into a pickup truck resulting to moderate injuries, Wednesday morning. According to authorities, a woman who was driving a car ran a red light at the intersection of Road 25 and Avenue 8, which caused it to crash into the crossing pickup.
Mother Dies, Daughter in Critical Condition when Hit by Car
August 31, 2010
A 43-year-old mother, from Acton, died while her daughter is in a critical condition after they were hit by a car along Antelope Woods Road, near Antelope Valley (14) Freeway and Crown Valley Road.
Driver trapped in overturn accident on 110
August 25, 2010
A single car crash left a driver trapped under his vehicle for almost two hours on the southbound Harbor Freeway (110) in South Los Angeles Tuesday night, a California Highway Patrol officer reported.
Driver injured as car Plunges into Yuma canal
August 23, 2010
A 29-year old man was injured Monday morning after losing control of his car and plunging into an irrigation canal, the California Highway Patrol reported. According to Armando Campos, spokesman for the Winterhaven office of CHP, the accident happened at about 8:32 a.m. Authorities said Andres Muro was driving his 2007 Toyota westbound on California State Route 24.
Three people dead at Long Beach alleged street racing crash
August 23, 2010
At least three people sustained fatal injuries after a car crash in Long Beach on Sunday. Police said a 2003 Ford Mustang was last seen speeding on Ocean Blvd near 55th Place when it crashed into a stone sign at Long Beach. Another speeding car collided onto the Mustang, killing three people after midnight.
Drunk Driver Injured in La Palma Vehicle Crash
August 19, 2010
A 46-year-old driver, suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, has sustained injuries and was trapped inside his vehicle after a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, authorities said. Kwang Lee sustained a laceration on his head and was unresponsive to officers who responded to the 2 am accident at La Palma Avenue and Walker Street.
Woman Reported Missing, Found Dead in Whittier Crash
August 17, 2010
A 47-year-old woman who was reported missing by her family was found trapped inside her vehicle as it crashed into a tree in Whittier, reports said. Armida Preciado’s adult child called the authorities at around 10 pm and reported that she was missing only more than two hours after she left the house.
Woman plunges SUV into river
August 15, 2010
A car plunged into the Sacramento River midnight of Saturday and left its driver dead, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as Kathleen Gomez Collier, 47, of Antioch. The Sacramento Drowning Accident Rescue found her body Sunday morning about 175 feet downstream.
Drunk Driver Arrested after Crashing into House in Oakland
August 11, 2010
Authorities have arrested a suspected drunk driver after he crashed into a house near an intersection. According to reports, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers had earlier noticed the male driver’s vehicle moving at an excessive speed near 78th Avenue and Arthur Street.
Lead singer Makh Daniels died in roll over car crash
August 4, 2010
Early Graves' Makh Daniels was killed in a car crash on Interstate 5 near Central Point on Monday. The lead singer sustained fatal injuries when their van rolled over on Medford roadside, reports said.
Vacaville Single Car Crash Kills Teen Driver, Injures 5 Passenger
July 28, 2010
Authorities are investigating a single-car crash that killed one teenager and injured five passengers last night in Solano County. The car accident occurred at about 8:40pm in the intersection of Vacaville Valley road and Pleasant Valley Road.
One Killed, Two Injured in Car-Big Rig Collision
July 19, 2010
At least one person died while two others sustained injuries after a car crashed into a big rig the other day, reports said. According to reports, the Toyota sedan was moving southbound along Golden State Boulevard when the driver suddenly made a dangerous left turn onto Olive Avenue, collided with the northbound Producers Dairy big rig, and crashed into a utility pole.
Oxnard Mom pleads not guilty in Fatal Crash that killed Daughter
July 7, 2010
Thirty-seven year old Judith Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against her involving a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of her 17-year old daughter last May.
1 killed, 1 injured in car collision
July 5, 2010
A driver was killed while his passenger suffered serious injuries Saturday morning when the sports car he was driving veered off the road and hit a tree, said the police.
Woman killed after fatal accident on I-80
June 28, 2010
A car accident along Interstate 80 has left one woman dead and a man injured Monday morning. According to CHP officer Greg Cassina, the woman, who is around 26 years old, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala on the westbound lane of I-80 around 5:30 a.m.
Car Fell Off Glendora Mountain Road, 2 People Rescued
June 24, 2010
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a single vehicle crash that resulted in a car being thrown off the side of Glendora Mountain Road early this morning.
210 Freeway crash leaves three people injured
June 23, 2010
At least three people were left injured after two cars collided along Foothill 210 Freeway Wednesday morning. According to CHP Patrol Officer Francisco Villalobos, the accident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on the westbound lane of the freeway near N. Vernon Avenue.
Passenger killed in Mooney car crash
June 21, 2010
A passenger was fatally injured Saturday afternoon after the car he was riding crashed with another vehicle between Visalia and Tulare, reports said.
Actress involved in multiple car crash after "paparazzi chase"
June 11, 2010
"Mad men" star January Jones' SUV hits three parked cars after an alleged "paparazzi" chase on Thursday at 9 p.m. The police said Jones, who portrays Betty Draper, lost control on her Ranger Rover and struck three parked vehicles near her house in Los Angeles.
Driver suspected of DUI after a head-on crash
June 10, 2010
A head-on collision on Highway 49 caused minor injuries to two men and left one woman in critical condition, Wednesday night, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported.
Driver Uninjured after Falling Down Precipice while Avoiding Deer