Stretching from Washington Boulevard to Foothills Boulevard, the extension of Roseville Parkway will forge a vital link between northwest Roseville, east Roseville, and the neighboring Granite Bay area. This extension is slated to make travel more convenient for residents by directly connecting them to key destinations such as the Galleria Mall, The Fountains shopping center, and access routes to Highway 65.
A skateboarder who died in an August 29 fatal Roseville accident involving a motor vehicle has been identified as 31-year-old Mihai Pasconi. The collision occurred around 9:14 p.m. on Blue Oaks Boulevard as he was on his way home following a skateboard ride around the neighborhood, according to the Roseville Police Department. Although Pasconi was taken to a hospital for medical care, he died there.
A solo vehicle Roseville collision ended in the death of a driver on August 25 when his vehicle struck a wall. The fatal accident happened close to the Foothills Boulevard intersection with Vineyard Road around 7:30 a.m., according to the Roseville Police Department. Although the driver was transported to a hospital, he died there as a result of his injuries.
A tragic two-vehicle accident in Roseville on August 22 resulted in a fatality and hospitalization of others. The collision occurred near the intersection of Walerga and PFE roads. Northbound Walerga Road was shut down by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as the scene was cleared. The CHP traffic accident unit is investigating to discover what happened and assign fault. The identity of the person who died in the collision hasn’t yet been released, pending family notification by the County Coroner’s Office.
A motorcyclist riding a Yamaha was killed in a traffic crash on the highway close to Lincoln, north of Roseville, on August 11. The accident happened at Highway 65 and Nelson Lane at about 5:39 p.m. The motorcyclist, age 27, died as a result of the accident.
A multiple-vehicle accident occurred in Roseville on June 20 that blocked the middle of the freeway and backed up traffic. The crash occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. along eastbound Interstate 80 just west of the Taylor Road off-ramp. The collision involved a Toyota Highlander, Toyota Camry, and a Mercedes sedan, according to the accident report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
A hit-and-run that caused a bicycle accident injury occurred in North Highlands on May 27. The crash was called in by a reporting person who said they heard the acceleration and the traffic collision when it happened. The accident happened at the intersection of Roseville Road and Palm Avenue around 7:29 p.m.
A Roseville motorcycle rider was hospitalized on April 26 following a two-vehicle crash. The accident occurred along southbound S.R. 65 just north of the eastbound Pleasant Grove Road on-ramp around 5:59 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the accident blocked the number one lane, and the rider was found in the center divider.
With the arrival of spring, the warmer weather finally returns, and more motorists are taking to the highways and roads. Distracted driving is a significant cause of traffic-related injuries, and the Roseville Police Department wants to remind residents that safety comes first. The Department shares the following data and practical tips for safer driving.
Motorists are warned to use caution when driving near Interstate 80 and Highway 65 in Roseville. Several drivers have reported incidents of road hazards, including shattered windows and cracked windshields, after traveling through that particular location in Placer County over the weekend.
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