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Deadly Single Car Incident
On the morning of Wednesday, July 21, 2021, a single-car crash occurred north of Auburn, near Applegate Road on eastbound Interstate 80. The driver was killed.
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Cattle Truck Overturns Outside of Auburn
Loaded Cattle Truck Overturns
A cattle truck that was transporting 71 cows overturned on the morning of Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The incident took place at around 8:50 a.m., a few miles outside of Auburn, California, in the vicinity of Gold Hill Road and Chili Hill Road in Newcastle.
Highway 99 Closed for Four Full Days in June
47th Avenue to Highway 50 Closure
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close both directions of Highway 99 for more than four days in June 2021. The affected stretch of the highway spans from 47th Avenue to the Highway 50 connection. It will be closed at 8:00 p.m. on June 11th and is scheduled to re-open at 4:00 a.m. on June 16th. The closure will include the westbound Capital City Freeway/ Business 80 to southbound Highway 99 ramp as well as the east and westbound Highway 50 to Highway 99 connector ramps. The project will replace the concrete median barriers and sound walls. Brighter lights will also be installed, according to a Caltrans representative.
Motorist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Outside Auburn
Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life
Late in the evening of Sunday, June 6, 2021, a motorist was killed in a one-vehicle collision on Highway 49, southeast of the city of Auburn, in El Dorado County, according to a representative from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Auburn Intersection Crash Seriously Injures One
Auburn Intersection Accident Causes Injury
On the afternoon of May 3, 2021, a major injury accident that required vehicle occupant extrication occurred at the Auburn intersection of Bell Road and Quartz Drive. The collision took place at around 2:45 p.m., and all lanes at the intersection were blocked for a period of time following the crash.
Look Before You Lock – Summer Heatstroke Prevention
Heatstroke Prevention Campaign Underway
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is urging parents and caregivers of young children to remember to “Look Before You Lock.” This campaign is geared toward heatstroke prevention as we head into the warmer months.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Auburn, California
A Day to Honor Mom
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th. After year-long pandemic shutdowns and distance learning combined with work-from-home schedules, it’s a foregone conclusion that your mom may need more pampering than usual this Mother’s Day. Let’s look at a few ways to properly celebrate the maternal figure(s) in your life around the Auburn, California area.
Highway Accident Near Auburn Causes Serious Trauma
Highway Accident Near Auburn Results in Serious Trauma
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at least one person was seriously hurt during a highway accident near Auburn. Information from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) indicates that the collision took place at night, and only one passenger vehicle was involved. The number of people who were hurt and updates on their medical conditions have not been reported, and the crash is still under an active CHP investigation.
Vehicle Plummets Off Cliff in Placer County, Two Injured
Vehicle Careens Off Cliff in Placer County, Two Injured
Two people were seriously hurt after a vehicle traveled off a cliff in Placer County on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Details from California Highway Patrol (CHP) indicate that the crash happened in the morning in a rural area east of the city of Auburn and south of Grass Valley. Limited information regarding the crash has been reported. However, an investigation into this traumatic collision is ongoing.
More Automation Means More Distraction
IIHS Study on Automation and Driver Behavior
Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that as drivers gain more trust in their vehicle’s automated systems, they have a tendency to fidget more and to remove both hands from the steering wheel more frequently, both signs of driver disengagement.