Oakland community leaders bring gifts, visit kids injured in high speed DUI crash
An Oakland family that suffered injuries in a horrific crash involving a suspected drunk driver earlier this month received a visit from community leaders who came bearing gifts.
Incident in Caldecott Tunnel creates traffic backup
The Thursday evening commute is off to a bad start for drivers going through the Caldecott Tunnel.
Man dies after vehicle goes over cliffside near Devils Slide stretch of Highway 1
A man is dead after his vehicle went over the cliffside near the Tom Lantos Tunnels on Highway 1 on Wednesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
2 drivers struck and killed on I-80 in Berkeley after getting out of cars to argue about collision
Two drivers died after leaving their cars to argue about a crash Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley.
CHP begins assisting Oakland police Sunday
The California Highway Patrol will begin patrolling the streets of Oakland on Sunday.
Driver held on suspicion of DUI in deadly wrong-way crash on I-80 near Bay Bridge
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
Pedestrian killed crossing I-680 in San Ramon
A woman was killed while crossing a freeway in San Ramon early Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Erik Salgado's family opposes Oakland's plan to bring in more CHP
Erik Salgado's family and non-profit group, Anti Police-Terror Project will publicly announce their opposition against Oakland's plan to bring in more CHP officers Monday afternoon.
Driver struck and killed after getting out of car on Highway 101 in Rohnert Park
A driver died early Sunday after getting out of his car on U.S. Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, the California Highway Patrol said. Three passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries.
Pandemic set off deadly rise in speeding that hasn't slowed down
The number of highway deaths in 2020 was the greatest in more than a decade even though cars and trucks drove fewer miles during the pandemic, and motorists are continuing to speed, tailgate and zigzag through traffic.
DUI suspected in deadly San Leandro crash on I-880 on-ramp
A passenger was killed early Saturday when the car they were riding in overturned on a Davis Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol said.
Homeless man on bicycle killed on I-580 in Emeryville
Witnesses told officers that the man was on a bike traveling the wrong way, against traffic, when he was hit by one vehicle, and then another.
CHP impounds vehicle in Oakland after occupants seen hanging out of the window, sunroof
In this video shared by the California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Air Division on Facebook, several people can be seen hanging out of the sunroof and window of a sedan as it drives recklessly through the streets of Oakland on Thursday. The vehicle was impounded by police in the parking lot of a neighborhood market, but it doesn't appear anyone was cited.
Solano CHP honors fallen officer with freeway dedication
When traveling along interstate 505 in Vacaville, drivers will notice a new sign: a special tribute to a fallen California Highway Patrol officer, beloved by many in Solano County.
CHP enforcement campaigns aim to curb uptick in reckless driving
If it seems like more people are driving dangerously fast on the highways these days, your suspicions are correct, at least in one part of the Bay Area.
CHP says more drivers are speeding, especially along Highway 4
The CHP says it first noticed an uptick in speed during the pandemic when roads were relatively open. But now that roadways are full again, some drivers are still driving at reckless speeds on highway 4. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports.
Crash kills 1, injures 2 others along I-580 in Emeryville
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly traffic collision that shut down Interstate 580 off-ramps in the Emeryville area for several hours overnight.
Deadly crash along I-580 in Emeryville
Video: The Citizen App.
Man driving stolen U-Haul van arrested following police pursuit in Vacaville
A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
CHP airplane captures video of Vacaville police pursuit involving stolen U-Haul van
Video: CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations via Facebook. According to the CHP, at approximately 11:30 am, the Vacaville Police Department was involved in a short pursuit with a stolen U-Haul van. When the suspect fled in a reckless manner the pursuit was terminated.