Archive for June, 2008
Highway 101 reopened after Big Rig Truck Crash in Redwood City, California
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Four people were injured in a crash that closed all but one lane of northbound Highway 101 in Redwood City for about two hours this morning, causing traffic to back up for miles. The accident involved a big-rig and six cars, according to CHP Officer Grace Castillo. She said those hurt were taken to Stanford [...]
2 Are Killed In A Multi-Car Crash Near Campbell California
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008CAMPBELL, California ― A motorist crashed into several other vehicles in unincorporated Santa Clara County near Campbell on Monday, killing himself and his passenger and seriously injuring a third person, the California Highway Patrol reported. The accident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Monday when a 51-year-old San Jose man driving a Kia Amanti north on [...]
1 KILLED, 3 INJURED IN SANTEE CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT
Sunday, June 8th, 2008SANTEE, CALIFORNIA – One person is dead and three others are injured after a crash that, witnesses say, may have been the result of street racing. The crash happened Saturday morning in Santee at the intersection of Mast Boulevard and Halberns Boulevard. As a result, Mast Boulevard was closed in both directions for about two [...]
7-vehicle crash stalls I-680 traffic for hours in Fremont, California
Friday, June 6th, 2008FREMONT, California — Four people were hurt in a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 680 early Thursday that involved three big rigs, one of which overturned and forced the closure of multiple lanes for several hours. No one was seriously hurt in the pileup, which authorities say is still under investigation. Neither drugs nor alcohol appear [...]
California Ban on Use of Cell Phone Without Hand Free Begins July 1, 2008! What You Need to Know about the New Law.
Monday, June 2nd, 2008On July 1, after a nearly two-year grace period, a new era begins in California: holding a cell phone to your ear and talking while driving will be illegal unless it is an emergency. In most cases, you will still be able to talk-and-drive, but you will need a hands-free device to do so such [...]