Minor injuries were reported in a June 25 traffic accident on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway east of Davis. The two-vehicle collision happened along I-80 at the Chiles Road off-ramp at about 11:34 a.m. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers determined the crash involved a Honda and an Audi.
As the summer heat sets in, your car’s air conditioning system faces the challenge of keeping you cool. While rolling down the windows may offer some relief, true comfort lies in activating the air conditioning to reduce humidity. While anyone can adjust the temperature, there is an art to achieving the ultimate chill. These pointers will help cool your car more efficiently and minimize fuel consumption.
A single-vehicle fatal accident occurred near Davis on April 21 when the driver of a sedan lost control. The vehicle overturned. The accident was reported around 12:18 p.m. along eastbound County Road 36 at the intersection with County Road 105. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers arrived at the scene to find the vehicle on its roof. The driver apparently died in the crash. An investigation is ongoing to determine why the collision occurred.
A pedestrian injury accident occurred on April 16 after the individual was struck by a hit-and-run driver east of Davis. The accident happened around 8:47 p.m. along Chiles Road at its intersection with County Road 105D. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the vehicle that fled the scene appeared to be a late 90s or 2000s red Honda SUV and that the taillight was knocked out. The extent of injuries to the pedestrian was not reported. An investigation is underway to locate the driver and determine how the collision occurred.
As of January 1, 2023, all large trucks and buses must have 2010 or newer engines to operate on California roadways. Vehicles with engines made before 2010 will be prohibited from running.
A wrong-way crash in Davis on September 25 caused three fatalities and two major injuries. The accident happened on westbound I-80 when the driver of an Infiniti entered the highway going in the wrong direction near Richard Boulevard around 3:10 a.m. According to the report issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Infiniti crashed head-on into a Hyundai.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26, 2021, a 39-year-old Sacramento man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Davis. Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in the deadly incident.
The 22nd Annual National Farmers Market Week starts this weekend. It runs from August 1st through the 7th. Farmers markets across the country saw surges in attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were able to remain open because they are essential businesses. Farmers markets demonstrated their resilience on a national level as well as their importance to local communities.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that late in the evening, on Monday, July 12, 2021, a person was struck and killed in the act of pushing a vehicle. This tragedy occurred near Davis, California, on Interstate 80 (I-80). Following that incident, a chain reaction of crashes occurred, involving a total of four vehicles.
National and state safety officials are anticipating a lot of traffic on the California freeways over the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. The holiday break traditionally kicks off the start of the summer travel season. Pandemic restrictions are finally easing. The re-opening economy combined with widespread cabin fever means that high traffic volumes on California highways are anticipated. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) are working in tandem to help facilitate traffic safety on state roads throughout the last weekend of May.
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