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Drunk Driving Suspected in Multiple-Vehicle Oroville Crash on Feather River Boulevard

A multiple-vehicle crash in Oroville involved a suspected drunk driver and resulted in the death of a Marysville man. The accident happened on southbound Feather River Boulevard near Murphy Road on February 26 around 8:00 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), four vehicles were involved in the collision. 

Hit-and-Run Motorist Kills Pedestrian at Vineyard Road Intersection

A Roseville pedestrian died due to a hit-and-run motorist on the evening of February 26. The accident happened at the Vineyard Road intersection with Brady Lane at about 9:15 p.m., according to authorities with the Roseville Police Department. That intersection has only one stop sign and no designated crosswalks. 

Highway 70 Site of Yuba County Fatal Pedestrian Accident

A Yuba County fatal pedestrian accident occurred on February 24, north of Marysville, when the walker was struck by a vehicle. The collision happened along Highway 70 close to Magnolia Road around 11:00 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a Chevy Trailblazer, green in color, was going north along Highway 70 at around 65 mph in the second lane. 

Fatality Involves Red Ford and Pickup

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on February 25 west of Turlock, which blocked the roadway. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the accident involved a red Ford and a pickup pulling a horse trailer. No additional details were provided. The CHP traffic crash unit is investigating to determine the cause of the crash. The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased’s name when the family has received notification. 

Motorcyclist Killed in Sacramento by Hit-and-Run Driver

A driver hit a motorcyclist in downtown Sacramento on February 25 and then fled the scene. The accident happened at the 8th and N Street intersection at about 2:24 a.m. Sacramento Police Department officers arrived at the scene to find a male motorcyclist, age 22, with traumatic injuries. 

Pedestrian Killed on Highway 99 in Chico Tractor-Trailer Accident

A pedestrian was killed in a Chico tractor-trailer accident on February 25. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) accident report, the fatal incident occurred along Highway 99 southbound at Esplanade around 11:15 p.m. 

Vehicle Collide Head-On at Avenue 7 Intersection in Multiple-Fatality Accident

A multiple-fatality accident occurred in La Vina, southeast of Madera, on February 23, causing eight deaths. The accident happened around 6:17 a.m. at the intersection of Avenue 7 and Road 22, a rural area. The collision occurred when two vehicles, a large pickup and van, crashed head-on. 

Traffic Crash in Palermo Occurs on Kusel Road

A fatal traffic collision occurred in Palermo, close to Oroville, claiming one life while two individuals from the vehicle fled from the scene. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) disclosed the incident at approximately 4:00 a.m. near the junction of Kusel Road and Custer Lane. Responding officers discovered the vehicle overturned in a ditch adjacent to a bridge.

On-Ramp Interstate 80 Bus Accident Fatality Reported

A bus accident fatality was reported on February 21 in Truckee when the driver slammed into a snowbank. The collision occurred around 9:10 a.m. along westbound Interstate 80 at the Donner Pass Road on-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident report. Emergency responders with the Truckee Fire Protection District arrived at the scene and performed CPR on the injured person. 

Modesto Fatal Hit-and-Run Occurs on 6th Street

An arrest was made in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Modesto that occurred on February 16. The accident occurred at the intersection of 6th Street and the off-ramp from Highway 99. Although the injured pedestrian was transported to a hospital, she died there later. 

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