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 CvCitrus Heights Drugged Driver

Citrus Heights Drugged Driver

Citrus Heights Drugged Driver – A Citrus Heights drugged driver has been reported as arrested in a double accident that occurred on October 9, which caused the death of a local man. According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, the 19-year-old suspect was identified as Christina Diaz. She is being charged with felony DUI, assault with a deadly weapon, gross vehicular manslaughter and hit and run as a felony. She is currently in the Sacramento County Jail.

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Modesto Pedestrian Accident Fatality

Modesto Pedestrian Accident Fatality

Modesto Pedestrian Accident Fatality — A hit and run accident in north Modesto claimed the life of a female pedestrian on October 6, 2018. The accident occurred at approximately 5:00 in the morning along Claratina Avenue in the vicinity of Oakdale Road. Witnesses said that a woman was walking along Claratina Avenue when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver fled from the scene following the collision. Responding officers discovered the injured woman lying in the roadway and contacted medical personnel to render lifesaving treatments to the woman. Sadly, their efforts were unsuccessful and she passed away at the scene. Officials have identified the victim as 35-year-old Olena Gaines of Modesto.

I would like to take this time to send my thoughts and prayers to those grieving the loss of Miss Gaines during this difficult time.

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Lincoln Multiple Car Collision

Lincoln Multiple Car Collision

Lincoln Multiple Car Collision – A major Lincoln car collision occurred on October 9, 2018, along Highway 65, shortly before 7:00 in the evening, which resulted in multiple injuries and one fatality. According to Cal Fire, there were three vehicles involved, including a tractor-trailer, along the northbound lanes of the highway at West Wise Road. One vehicle, which ended up in a ditch, caught on fire as a result of the accident and caused 1.5 acres to burn. Another car experienced a rollover.

I want to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Cyclist Identified After Fatal Chico Accident

Cyclist Identified After Fatal Chico Accident

Cyclist Identified After Fatal Chico Accident – California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers from the Butte County area office reported that a serious crash took place in Chico on the morning of Wednesday, October 3, 2018. CHP stated that a bicyclist had collided with a passenger vehicle and was left with injuries that cost him his life. On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Butte County officials released the name of the injured bicyclist. The man was identified as Casey Campbell, a 39-year-old and resident of Chico. My sincere sympathy and my support are sent out to Mr. Campbell’s grieving loved ones as they mourn their tragic loss.

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Yuba City Area Semi Crash Kills Two

Yuba City Area Semi Crash Kills Two

Yuba City Area Semi Crash Kills Two– According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials, two people lost their lives during a crash that took place in Sutter County during the morning of Monday, October 8, 2018. Officers reported that the collision occurred at a highway location south of Yuba City near the small city of Nicolaus. Reports stated that the crash involved two passenger vehicles and a commercial semi-truck. The fatally injured individuals were identified by county officials as Levi Miller, a 20-year-old resident of Live Oak and Shane Sturges, a 32-year-old resident of Yuba City. Both had been occupants of a pickup truck.

My condolences and prayers are with the mourning families and friends of Mr. Sturges and Mr. Miller.

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Good Samaritan Fatally Injured Near Vallejo

Good Samaritan Fatally Injured Near Vallejo

Good Samaritan Fatally Injured Near Vallejo – California Highway Patrol (CHP) authorities stated that one individual was killed during a crash that took place just outside of the city of Vallejo on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The fatal crash reportedly took place directly after another accident in the same location. Officers report that the fatally injured man had been trying to help those hurt by the first crash when he was struck. The man was identified by Solano County officials as Randall Chunn, a 21-year-old resident of Palmdale. My condolences are extended to Mr. Chunn’s family as they grieve over the loss of their selfless loved one.

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Head-On Brentwood Collision Kills Discovery Bay Man

Head-On Brentwood Collision Kills Discovery Bay Man

Head-On Brentwood Collision Kills Discovery Bay Man. Recently, a head-on car accident left one man from Discovery Bay with fatal injuries and two others with minor-to-moderate injuries. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials are investigating the crash which took place in Brentwood and involved two vehicles. Two people were stuck inside their car and had to be removed using professional equipment. Both vehicles were majorly damaged.

I would like to take this time to extend my prayers and well wishes to all the victim’s family and friends that are grieving over the tragic loss that resulted from this accident.

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Rancho Cordova Accident Fatality

Rancho Cordova Accident Fatality

Rancho Cordova Accident Fatality – An fatal accident occurred when the driver of a Ford Fiesta crashed his vehicle on Highway 50 near Hazel Avenue in Rancho Cordova on October 1, 2018. The accident happened around 2:00 in the morning along eastbound Highway 50 when the driver, who was speeding, did not notice that Caltrans crews were out working along the highway, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

I want to extend my sympathy and prayers to the friends and family of the individual who died on the loss of their loved one.

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Man Killed Near Highway 50

Man Killed Near Highway 50

Man Killed Near Highway 50 – A man in his 60s lost his life when he was struck and killed by a semi-truck near the Highway 50 on-ramp in West Sacramento on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Authorities said they believe he was in the roadway when he was hit. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine the cause of the collision.

I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the victim’s family and friends who are mourning the loss of their loved one in this tragic accident.

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Turlock Train Accident Fatality

Turlock Train Accident Fatality

Turlock Train Accident Fatality — A woman suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a train in downtown Turlock on September 29, 2018. This tragic incident occurred at approximately 5:30 in the afternoon along the train tracks between Marshall Street and Main Street.

Turlock Train Accident Fatality Investigation

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