CHP: 87% jump in citations for speeding over 100 mph as drivers take advantage of open roads
Though there are fewer drivers on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department has noticed an 87% uptick in citations for speeding over 100 mph.
Though there are fewer drivers on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department has noticed an 87% uptick in citations for speeding over 100 mph.
Footprints, cellphone data helps CHP officers in Truckee find abducted Idaho teen
The search for a teenage girl abducted from Idaho crossed state lines, before ending in California.
The search for a teenage girl abducted from Idaho crossed state lines, before ending in California.
CHP investigating 2 deadly crashes; 1 involves stolen car
There were two fatal car crashes in the East Bay early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
There were two fatal car crashes in the East Bay early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP: Brick that crashed through car window and killed passenger possibly intentional
The woman, whose name has not been released, was sitting in the front passenger seat of a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta when the brick smashed through the window at about 9:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The woman, whose name has not been released, was sitting in the front passenger seat of a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta when the brick smashed through the window at about 9:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two killed in overnight Oakland crash
Oakland Police and the California Highway Patrol are investigating.
Oakland Police and the California Highway Patrol are investigating.
Tilden Park hiker rescued after medical emergency
The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.
The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.
Suspect wanted after Bay Bridge crash, carjacking
Three lanes are blocked in the east bound direction because of the crash. It's not clear if the carjacking suspect got away or was apprehended.
Three lanes are blocked in the east bound direction because of the crash. It's not clear if the carjacking suspect got away or was apprehended.
CHP investigating fatal collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County
The collision was first reported at 5:44 a.m. on the highway at the Brokaw Road off-ramp, according to the CHP.
The collision was first reported at 5:44 a.m. on the highway at the Brokaw Road off-ramp, according to the CHP.
Driver dies after solo vehicle crash on I-80/Highway 4 split
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was headed east on I-80 at about 12:40 p.m. Saturday when, at the split onto eastbound Highway 4 his Dodge Dakota pickup veered right across several traffic lanes and into a field near the interchange, the CHP said.
The man, whose name was not immediately released, was headed east on I-80 at about 12:40 p.m. Saturday when, at the split onto eastbound Highway 4 his Dodge Dakota pickup veered right across several traffic lanes and into a field near the interchange, the CHP said.
Woman arrested for DUI, child endangerment after driving on Richmond-San Rafael bridge bike lane
The Marin office of the California Highway patrol began receiving calls about the driver shortly after 5 p.m.
The Marin office of the California Highway patrol began receiving calls about the driver shortly after 5 p.m.
Driver leads CHP on overnight chase; speeds reach 130 mph
Caltrans traffic cameras caught at least three CHP vehicles chasing a gray Volkswagen over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge about 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
Caltrans traffic cameras caught at least three CHP vehicles chasing a gray Volkswagen over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge about 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into San Jose freeway wall
CHP Officer Ross Lee said that at about 3:05 a.m. Sunday, a Yamaha motorcycle driven by the Salinas man was on the connector from southbound state Route 87 to southbound Route 85 when the cycle veered to the right and into a concrete wall.
CHP Officer Ross Lee said that at about 3:05 a.m. Sunday, a Yamaha motorcycle driven by the Salinas man was on the connector from southbound state Route 87 to southbound Route 85 when the cycle veered to the right and into a concrete wall.
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley
A suspect was found and arrested with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter after a pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley on Wednesday, according to the CHP.
A suspect was found and arrested with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter after a pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley on Wednesday, according to the CHP.
San Jose CHP officer charged with having sex with minor; victim says he told her to lie to police
A CHP officer has been charged in Alameda County with unlawful sex with a child, Fremont police said Monday.
A CHP officer has been charged in Alameda County with unlawful sex with a child, Fremont police said Monday.
CHP: Targeted shooting on I-580 in Oakland leaves 1 injured
Officers are investigating a targeted freeway shooting in Oakland that left a man injured Monday morning, authorities said.
Officers are investigating a targeted freeway shooting in Oakland that left a man injured Monday morning, authorities said.
Four arrested for sideshow activity in Sonoma County following 49ers win
CHP officers responded around 9:15 p.m. to reports of sideshow activity at Guerneville and Willowside roads in unincorporated Sonoma County west of Santa Rosa, CHP Officer David deRutte said.
CHP officers responded around 9:15 p.m. to reports of sideshow activity at Guerneville and Willowside roads in unincorporated Sonoma County west of Santa Rosa, CHP Officer David deRutte said.
4 arrested following Santa Rosa sideshows
The CHP says a helicopter helped aid officers in the arrests.
The CHP says a helicopter helped aid officers in the arrests.
Hazmat investigation underway near CHP San Jose office
Authorities are at the scene of a hazardous materials investigation at the CHP - San Jose division office.
Authorities are at the scene of a hazardous materials investigation at the CHP - San Jose division office.
Nine people injured in Fairfield wrong-way DUI crash
The wreck occurred at 12:03 a.m. when a white Toyota Corolla - heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-80 between Chadbourne Road and the state Highway 12 junction.
The wreck occurred at 12:03 a.m. when a white Toyota Corolla - heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-80 between Chadbourne Road and the state Highway 12 junction.
One killed, another injured in crash on Highway 152 in Santa Clara County
The wreck occurred about 5:11 p.m. Saturday at Highway 152 at Lovers Lane about five miles east of Gilroy, said CHP Sgt. Mark McNabb. A Jaguar was headed west "at a high rate of speed" when it veered into the eastbound lane and slammed head-on into a white GMC van.
The wreck occurred about 5:11 p.m. Saturday at Highway 152 at Lovers Lane about five miles east of Gilroy, said CHP Sgt. Mark McNabb. A Jaguar was headed west "at a high rate of speed" when it veered into the eastbound lane and slammed head-on into a white GMC van.