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Woman Killed in Head-On Crash in Hanford

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A 45-year-old woman died Monday morning when her vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic.

The crash occurred at about 5 a.m. on SR-43, north of Fargo Avenue in Kings County.

The woman died at the scene. Her name has yet to be publicly released by officials.

Armando Banuelos, a 72-year-old man, was driving in the opposite direction. He was injured in the crash.

The coroner’s office will conduct toxicology reports to determine if alcohol or drugs could have been a factor.

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Person injured after Fremont carjacking suspects crash into vehicle after officer pursuit

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FREMONT — Three people were arrested after a car jacking, police chase and collision with unsuspecting victims on Interstate 680 in Contra Cost and Santa Clara counties.

It started just past 5 p.m., when the suspects approached a woman in a store parking lot on Stevenson Boulevard near Blacow, according to police.

While the suspects were able to take the the car and flee before police responded,  a surveillance system quickly tracked the vehicle to the city’s north side.

When police attempted to apprehend the suspects, they fled onto 1-680. In Santa Clara County, they plowed into a vehicle near the interstate’s Landess Avenue exit in Milpitas.

The crash ejected one of the suspects, who was taken to the hospital.  California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. Further information about victims in the other vehicle has yet to be released by law enforcement.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Fresno Crash

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A man in his 30s lost his life Friday evening when a car turned left into his motorcycle on Jensen Avenue in Fresno, according to published reports.

The wreck occurred a little after 6:30 p.m., when a car traveling eastbound on Jensen Avenue made a left onto northbound Armstrong Avenue, hitting the motorcyclist.

The motorcyclist received lifesaving measures from first responders, but was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role. The driver of the vehicle that hit the motorcyclist, and a passenger in that car, stayed at the scene.

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Identified: Victim Killed in Highway 4 Pittsburg Crash

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PITTSBURG — Authorities identified James Kuang, as the 50 year-old man who was killed earlier this week by a drunken driver on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County.

Kuang was driving his Honda east on Highway 4, when a Dodge Durango being driven in the wrong direction on the highway slammed into his vehicle.

The allegedly intoxicated driver of the wrong-way Durango, a 53-year-old with a suspended license, was arrested and turned over to the U.S. Marshals for prosecution in an unrelated case.  Authorities did not release the suspect’s name was not released.

A passenger in the Honda sustained serious injuries. A driver and infant in a third vehicle were also transported to the hospital for evaluation of their injuries.

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Fremont Man Killed in Newark Motorcycle Crash

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NEWARK — A 28-year-old Fremont man died Wednesday when his motorcycle and a vehicle collided at about 9:20 p.m.

The motorcycle was moving riding north on Cedar, when a vehicle make left turn from Dupont collided with it.

The driver of the second vehicle stayed on the scene.

First responders rendered aid in an effort to save the motorcyclist’s life, but he died at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation. The name of the victim is being withheld by authorities pending notification of his family.

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SJPD Investigating Traffic Fatality #62

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On December 14, 2022, at approximately 1:59 AM, Officers responded to the area of Capitol Expressway and Seven Trees Boulevard to investigate a solo vehicle traffic collision. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:

A 2002 Acura Sedan, driven by an adult male driver, was traveling eastbound on Capitol Expressway at a high rate of speed. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a palm tree in the center median, south of Seven Trees Boulevard. 

The male driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This is the 62nd fatal collision, and the 64th traffic death of 2022.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying next of kin.

Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective O’Brien #3527 of the San José Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 3527@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.

By: Officer Steve Aponte #4390
Authorized by: Sergeant De Lisser #3288

Content retrieved from: https://www.sjpd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1047/262.

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Bus Rollover on I-15 in San Bernardino Desert Kills 1, Injures 11

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One person was killed and 11 others were injured — three are in critical condition — when a bus rolled over on the 15 Freeway in the San Bernardino  desert on Tuesday at about 11:32 p.m.

CCAR News was the first to report about the tragedy. We’ve now learned 11 people were injured in the crash.

The bus was loaded with 20 people, when it rolled, ejecting several of those passengers on the freeway near Mineral Spring in the northwest portion of the Mojave National Preserve.  The stretch of 15 is frequented by tour buses carrying passengers between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

Helicopters and ambulances responded to race victims to the hospital.  CHP has not released further information regarding the cause of the crash or condition of passengers. Check back with CCAR for more information.

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San Francisco Police Arrest Ambulance Carjacking Suspect 22-175

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December 12, 2022 | 6:32 PM

Suspect vandalized, carjacked, and then attempted to run over SFFD medics  

On August 29, 2022, at approximately 6:55 a.m., San Francisco Police Officers assigned to Mission Station responded to the area of 1700 Harrison Street on a report of an unknown male breaking into a San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) ambulance. 

Upon arrival, officers met with the two SFFD paramedics who stated that the male suspect used a wooden object to smash the windows of the ambulance while they were sitting inside of it. After both victims exited the ambulance for safety, the suspect was able to gain access to the ambulance, and then attempted to run the paramedics over. The suspect then abandoned the ambulance and fled on foot. 

The SFPD General Work unit took over the investigation.  SFPD CSI officers gathered forensic evidence on scene and analyzed it. With SFPD CSI’s assistance, investigators developed information that identified 33-year-old Francisco Vargas-Osario as the suspect. Investigators developed probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Vargas-Osario and disseminated the information through a department-wide email. 

Content retrieved from: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/san-francisco-police-arrest-ambulance-carjacking-suspect-22.

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Parlier PD Arrest Driver in Vehicle Crash

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PARLIER, Calif. – After making a public appeal for help, Parlier Police Department received the information they needed to make an arrest in a car wreck Monday.

In a written statement, department officials note:

“The subject has been identified and family has contacted the Parlier Police Department.  We thank you for sharing and your continued support of helping us get the word out.  We truly are grateful for your partnership in helping keep our community safe.”

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