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Accident Fatality in Citrus Heights Reported After Motorcycle Hits Tree

June 23, 2021 | Edward Smith

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Collision With Tree on Birdcage Street

An accident fatality occurred in Citrus Heights on June 21 when a motorcyclist hit a tree attempting to avoid a collision with another vehicle. Officers with the Citrus Heights Police Department reported that the collision happened at about 8:05 p.m along Birdcage Street close to Greenback Lane. The rider was heading north and suddenly swerved when another vehicle turned in front of his motorcycle, went off the road and crashed head-on into a tree.

Motorcyclist Injury Occurs in Citrus Heights on I-80

May 24, 2021 | Edward Smith

Motorcyclist and Passenger Vehicle Collision Resulting in Injury Reported

A motorcyclist injury occurred recently in Citrus Heights that sent the rider to a hospital. The accident was reported shortly after 11:00 in the morning along eastbound I-80 in front of the truck scales. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a Honda Accord, which blocked lane number five.

Injury Accident Involving Motorcycle Occurs in Citrus Heights

May 21, 2021 | Edward Smith

Collision on Greenback Lane Causes Motorcycle Rider to Be Thrown

An injury accident occurred in Citrus Heights on May 17 when a motorcycle and car crashed on an exit ramp off the interstate. The collision occurred around 3:35 p.m. on the Greenback Lane off-ramp just east of I-80 westbound and blocked the lanes, according to the police report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). A phone call to police was made by the driver, who said the motorcycle had flipped over their Ford Escape, and a woman had been ejected from the bike.

Hit-and-Run Accident in Citrus Heights Causes Facial Injury

December 18, 2020 | Edward Smith

Accident Caused by Fleeing Driver on I-80 Results in an Injury

A hit-and-run accident occurred in Citrus Heights on December 16 that almost involved a security officer and his trainee. The accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as occurring around 10:30 at night along the I-80 westbound lanes near the exit ramp for Greenback Lane. The driver who caused the accident struck another vehicle, and, according to Corporal Dinkins, a Metro Surveillance Security officer in Sacramento, the woman driving the vehicle that was struck suffered facial injuries as a result of the collision.

Automakers Improve Headlight Safety

December 17, 2020 | Edward Smith

Headlights: The Overlooked Safety Feature

Headlights that are poorly designed, too dim, overly bright, or poorly aimed are a significant safety concern. Because of new standards set by the Insurance Institute for Highways Safety (IIHS), automobile manufacturers have focused on improving the headlight designs for a number of vehicles over the past few years. Testing done by the agency for 2021 model vehicles has shown headlight safety improvement on 17 vehicles, including models from automakers Nissan, Volvo, Subaru, Hyundai, and Honda.

NHTSA kicks off Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign

November 11, 2020 | Edward Smith

November Reminder to Fasten Your Seat Belt

On November 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began its yearly Click It or Ticket nationwide seat belt enforcement program. As we head into the winter months, the agency wants to remind the public that consistent use of seat belts save lives.

Veterans Day Ceremony Going Forward at Sylvan Cemetery

November 10, 2020 | Edward Smith

Citrus Heights Veterans Day Ceremony

The Sylvan Cemetery, which is located at 7501 Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights, will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. It will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The NHTSA Wants You to be TireWise

October 31, 2020 | Edward Smith

TireWise – A Tire Safety Tool

Safety is the number one priority at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As such, the agency creates tools that help drivers avoid being involved in vehicle accidents. One such tool, TireWise, is a resource to help consumers make smart decisions with regard to the safety of the tires on their car or truck and to provide information as to what to look for when they are in the market for a new set of tires.

NHTSA Says: Take Action on Recalls

October 27, 2020 | Edward Smith

Take Action on Recalls to Keep Safe

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release urging vehicle owners to immediately take action on recalls when they are notified of a vehicle or equipment safety defect. Taking appropriate action means contacting your vehicle manufacturer’s local dealership to promptly schedule a free repair. This press release was issued because, despite public warnings of recall notices, a significant number of affected vehicles are never taken in for repairs.