Traffic Incident Information for the Yosemite Area

[John S]

Here is the info from the CHP website. Doesn't look good as a coroner was requested. Be careful out there.

Incident: 0199 Type: Traffic Collision - No Details Location: SR49 AT HARMONY LN Zoom Map: 266 5D info as of: 2/28/2008 9:57:01 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
9:03AM 1039 SO
9:03AM 1039 S1
9:01AM 81--REQ CORONER
8:19AM 1039 BULLDOG
8:18AM 1185 O/T ON THE RHS
8:12AM TAN SUV OT D 1125
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
8:19AM CHP Unit On Scene
9:14AM CHP Unit On Scene

[Dodgergirl]

any more info on this?

[only1alphafemale]

Hubby had a delivery, and went passed the accident scene.
He was later told that a woman had gone into a diabetic coma, ( possibly trying to make it back home for her insulin ) and was unable to maneuver the corner ~ :(

Thats all I have heard ~ and do want to add that this is NOT any type of "official" report !!
Thank you.

[Dodgergirl]

Read the info last night in the daily paper I picked up in Chevron. Odd place to get that kind of information.

[Dodgergirl]

Incident: 0193 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: ROAD 415 AT TRABUCO RD Zoom Map: 8 1D info as of: 2/29/2008 8:34:59 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
8:30AM 1039 BULLDOG
8:30AM 1039 TECHNIQUE TOWING - OAKHURST
8:29AM ROLL 2 1185 ROTATIONS
8:13AM 1039 TO 1141
8:12AM 1125
8:12AM 2 VEH S
8:12AM XRAY POSS PINNED IN
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
8:26AM CHP Unit On Scene

[only1alphafemale]

Read the info last night in the daily paper I picked up in Chevron. Odd place to get that kind of information.


Hi DG- what was the info you read??? ;) and just one thought further about Chevron being odd place to get that kind of information ~? The CHP hang out there alot, so there is first hand knowldged to be gained from there? Perhaps? ;)

Just my 2cent observation....lol

[Dodgergirl]

It was written in that daily paper... Ya know, the one sheet that says " Good Morning Oakhurst"... I think I got an early Friday issue... don't wanna post names, not sure if all family has been informed yet.. BUT you can pick up the particular paper at many stores in town...

[only1alphafemale]

Understood :) . I dont know if we get that over here in NF? anywhere, do you?

[Dodgergirl]

I know they have a Coarsegold one, and an Oakhurst one, but I don't think there is a NF one... I do know there is a link somewhere on these forums for it, though... I'll look for it..

[Sandman]

If it was in print elsewhere, you can post it here.

It was written in that daily paper... Ya know, the one sheet that says " Good Morning Oakhurst"... I think I got an early Friday issue... don't wanna post names, not sure if all family has been informed yet.. BUT you can pick up the particular paper at many stores in town...

[BGW]

here's the link: http://www.ccpsb.com/ but the site hasn't been updated yet

[only1alphafemale]

Kewl Dg, thanks!

[only1alphafemale]

Y'all are just waaaay to fasst for me today....lol....thanks BGW :)

[Dodgergirl]

Not Sure Of The accuracy, copied from Good Morning Oakhurst, Friday, February 29, 2008


Ahwahnee Woman Killed In Car Crash

Yesterday morning, at 8:10 am, witnesses reported a woman in a grey older model Toyota Celica driving very erratically northbound on Hwy 49 from redbud near Oakhurst. She reportedly tried to pass a slower vehicle on the right, then lost control of her car into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by Carol Cramer, 57, of Mariposa. Ms. Cramer took evasive action to avoid the impending head-on collision by swerving to the right and then back to the left as quickly as she could. Carol Cramer was unable to maintain control of her car and it rolled onto it's right side on the east shoulder of Hwy 49 south of Harmony Lane. According to the CHP report, the driver of the Toyota, later identified as Charlotte Barnett, 40, of Ahwahnee, continued northbound, still driving erratically. She lost control of her vehicle, for reasons still under investigation, and allowed her vehicle to leave the west side of the highway. The vehicle struck a tree, killing Ms. Barnett instantly. Though Ms. Barnett was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision, due to the impact, she did not survive. The other driver was also wearing her seatbelt, and was uninjured. It is unknown if the victim was impaired by a physical ailment or other causes. which is currently under investigation by the Madera County Coroner's Office.

[Mysteefied]

I have talked to several members of this family and theyve agreed that it was a diabetic incident.

Very sad.

[Michelle]

Incident: 0193 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: ROAD 415 AT TRABUCO RD Zoom Map: 8 1D info as of: 2/29/2008 8:34:59 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
8:30AM 1039 BULLDOG
8:30AM 1039 TECHNIQUE TOWING - OAKHURST
8:29AM ROLL 2 1185 ROTATIONS
8:13AM 1039 TO 1141
8:12AM 1125
8:12AM 2 VEH S
8:12AM XRAY POSS PINNED IN
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
8:26AM CHP Unit On Scene

my best friends son was in the car in this accident... he was not hurt he was a passanger but please pray for my best friend it is something she didn't need right now... I know what she is going thru... :(

[mary oleary]

there were two vehicles? I think I saw a white truck too?
Any more news on who was involved and if there were injuries?

[Dodgergirl]

A motorist died early this morning when his car was hit by a vehicle driving the wrong way on Highway 41 in north Fresno, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Dustin Malanca, 20, of O’ Neals, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu north on Highway 41 near Friant Road at 12:17 a.m. when he was struck by the wrong-way vehicle driven by Susan Nilmeier, 54, of Fresno, according to the CHP.

Malanca was pronounced dead at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, the CHP said.

Nilmeier, who suffered moderate injuries, was transported to Kaiser Permanente hospital in north Fresno.

The CHP is investigating the collision.

http://www.fresnobee.com/updates/v-printerfriendly/story/507197.html

[Mysteefied]

seems to be a lot of accidents today

[Dodgergirl]

Incident: 0376 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: SR41 JNO AVENUE 15 Zoom Map: 8 7C info as of: 4/15/2008 12:04:21 PM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
12:04PM 1039 MADERA EMS
12:03PM 1 VEH OVERTURNED - PTYS ARE TRAPPED
12:03PM HEAD ON - 2 VEHS - BLKING RDWY

[Ironhorse]

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
12:45PM ADVS TMC THERE IS ROAD BLOCKAGE NB SR41
12:39PM CT SIGN TRUCK 97 ADVISING 1/4 MILE BACK UP NB SR41
12:23PM ONE VEH BLOCKING THE NB LANES
12:23PM PER 31, SB IS OPEN AND ROLLING SLOWLY
12:19PM 1039 RONS TOW
12:18PM 1039 EMS
12:18PM 1039 MADERA FORD
12:14PM 2 1185S, BOTH FB S, MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEH S
12:14PM 1039 SGT GREEN
12:10PM AT 12 AT 41 SHUT DOWN TRAFFIC
12:08PM CT HAS SIGN TRUCK ENRT
12:04PM 1039 CDF MARIPOSA
12:04PM 1039 MADERA EMS
12:03PM 1 VEH OVERTURNED - PTYS ARE TRAPPED
12:03PM HEAD ON - 2 VEHS - BLKING RDWY
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
12:18PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:19PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:40PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:53PM CHP Unit On Scene

[sharon]

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
12:45PM ADVS TMC THERE IS ROAD BLOCKAGE NB SR41
12:39PM CT SIGN TRUCK 97 ADVISING 1/4 MILE BACK UP NB SR41
12:23PM ONE VEH BLOCKING THE NB LANES
12:23PM PER 31, SB IS OPEN AND ROLLING SLOWLY
12:19PM 1039 RONS TOW
12:18PM 1039 EMS
12:18PM 1039 MADERA FORD
12:14PM 2 1185S, BOTH FB S, MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEH S
12:14PM 1039 SGT GREEN
12:10PM AT 12 AT 41 SHUT DOWN TRAFFIC
12:08PM CT HAS SIGN TRUCK ENRT
12:04PM 1039 CDF MARIPOSA
12:04PM 1039 MADERA EMS
12:03PM 1 VEH OVERTURNED - PTYS ARE TRAPPED
12:03PM HEAD ON - 2 VEHS - BLKING RDWY
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
12:18PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:19PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:40PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:53PM CHP Unit On Scene


We heard on the scanner they confirmed one death on this accident. This is so scary as we have so many friends and family traveling on 41.

[Dodgergirl]

any description of the vehicles yet?

[Ironhorse]

Haven't heard anything yet. Road is apparently open, but traffic is still moving real slow through there. Not a whole lot more on the CHP site either. Nothing about anyone deceased, or about injuries.

[Ironhorse]

This was the latest on the Fresno Bee site:

Hwy. 41 near Ave. 12 reopened after crashBy Louis Galvan / The Fresno Bee04/15/08 12:55:56
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2:04 p.m.: All lanes of Highway 41 near Avenue 12 in Madera County have reopened, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The northbound lanes were closed shortly after noon today because of a two-vehicle head-on accident, and the southbound lanes were partially closed about 90 minutes after the crash.

All lanes were reopened shortly before 2 p.m.



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12:50 p.m.: A two-vehicle head-on collision with major injuries that occurred today at noon has closed the northbound lanes of Highway 41 at Avenue 12 in Madera County while officers investigate the crash, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Officer Scott Jobinger said Caltrans crews have been dispatched to put up electronic signs warning motorists about the crash and to expect delays.

No other information was immediately available.
Check fresnobee.com for updates throughout the day.

[sharon]

Haven't heard anything yet. Road is apparently open, but traffic is still moving real slow through there. Not a whole lot more on the CHP site either. Nothing about anyone deceased, or about injuries.

The Madera Tribune website states "Man killed in crash; 3 women injured" The man was 71 years old and just drifted over the center line into the path of the ladies. This is so sad. Highway 41 is so dangerous.

[Ironhorse]

Thanks Sharon!

Man killed in crash; 3 women injured

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

By Elizabeth LaRochelle

California Highway Patrol/Special to The Madera Tribune

One man was killed and three women were injured in a crash Tuesday on state Route 41 north of Avenue 12.

The name of the 71-year-old man, who died at the accident, was not released. The women - Arlene Alvarado, 27, of Armona; Angelita Walhting, 43, of Lemoore; Lizette Lawson, 31, of Lemoore -were taken to Community Regional Hospital with moderate to severe injuries.

"Amazingly the women were all alive," said California Highway Patrol officer Anthony LaNotte. "The driver of the Dodge was talking and alert when they cut her out of the car and put her into the ambulance." He said they were all expected to survive.

LaNotte said that around noon the southbound man in a 1998 Toyota Corolla veered into the northbound lane of SR 41.

"Witnesses said that the Toyota had not been driving recklessly," LaNotte said. "He did not appear to be weaving or speeding before the accident."

The three women in a 1996 Dodge Intrepid were in the lane and the car was hit head on, propelled into the pasture and landed on its roof.

"Drivers of both vehicles had to be cut out of the cars using the jaws of life," LaNotte said.

Alvarado was the driver of the Dodge, and the one whose injuries were major. CHP reported that Walhting and Lawson received moderate injuries.

The CHP is still investigating the accident.



http://www.maderatribune.com/news/newsview.asp?c=240867

[Michelle]

this makes me want to cry... such a sad story... I am sorry for the family that lost a family member but thanking the lord some survived..... very sad...praying for all involved...:no:

[Sandman]

<table><tbody><tr><td class="Tc">Incident: </td><td class="T">0815</td><td class="Tc">Type:</td><td class="T">Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding</td><td class="Tc">Location:</td><td class="T">SR41 JNO 22 MI HOUSE</td><td class="Tc">Zoom Map:</td><td class="T">8 5C (javascript:void(0))</td><td class="Tc">info as of:</td><td class="T">5/18/2008 5:09:18 PM</td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td colspan="3" class="Tcu">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:03PM</td><td class="T">1039 CENTRAL VALLEY TOWING</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:02PM</td><td class="T">AFFIRM ON CLOSING THE ROAD AT 200</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:02PM</td><td class="T">ROLL 2 1185 S</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:02PM</td><td class="T">1039 MADERA FORD</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:00PM</td><td class="T">PER ANOTHER RP THIS IS APPROX 2 MILES JSO RD 200</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:56PM</td><td class="T">1039 CDF</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:56PM</td><td class="T">PER ANOTHER CALLER, THIS IS MH VS GRN STRN - HEAD ON</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:56PM</td><td class="T">1039 EMS</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:55PM</td><td class="T">VEHS ARE 1125</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:55PM</td><td class="T">BLK SMALL VEH VS A GOLD CHRY</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" class="Tcu">RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS</td></tr><tr><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 4:57PM</td><td class="T">CHP Unit Enroute</td></tr><tr><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:07PM</td><td class="T">CHP Unit Enroute</td></tr><tr><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:07PM</td><td class="T">CHP Unit Assigned</td></tr><tr><td class="T" nowrap="nowrap"> 5:07PM</td><td class="T">CHP Unit On Scene</td></tr></tbody></table>

[drew]

I don't believe the road, and the truck driver are soley to blame, if at all.

In my (not so) humble opinion the Highway Patrol who was on site for what I understand to be quite a while, 10 minutes or more, should of put up flares, had someone (another officer, or even a layman) at the top of the hill (at least a half mile before the back up) to slow and stop traffic.

It is absolute neglect and a combination of several things (tragic coincidences perhaps) that caused this accident.

On the case of the road itself, come on. This is Madera County we are talking about. How long did it take them to upgrade the traffic lights, or heck, put in turn arrows at 49 and Sears/Vons intersection? How many people had to be injured in that intersection before the county figured out people don't know what a right of way is, and to put up the additional light? How about Spinelli and that turn in the middle of a passing lane, fast downward traffic? That has been a hazard for years, but until recently (and this is with fingers crossed) nothing was done.

Hello all

I have followed this for a while and it was really a sad accident.I was in no position to post until this came to some closure.alot of the facts that were posted in alot of places were incorect .This was a combination of several factors leading up to this accident.Just F.Y.I that truck did have G.P.S in it and it clearly showed that the driver was not speeding.My first post here and is getting late will post again soon.

Drew
P.S my spelling is horrible sorry

[Sandman]

Road hazards
Editor's Corner
By David Richards
(Updated: Friday, May 30, 2008, 9:49 AM)
www.sierrastar.com

You wouldn't know it from the recent weather trends, but summer is only roughly three weeks away.

The recent moderate temperatures here in the mountains, complemented by the rain that splashed down this week, have felt more like early spring weather than the blazing hot air we're used to.

Nonetheless, summer is coming, which also means that school will soon let out for all of our local students.

With tourist season here and with the school year almost over, it is now of the utmost importance to slow down and watch your speed through our mountain communities.

Our roads are difficult enough to drive on when there is very little traffic, but add young people running around and bus-loads of tourists, and we have a recipe for disaster if we don't do our part and slow down.

All too often we are in a hurry to get to the store or to work or to a friend's house and forget how tricky our roads can be to drive on.

If you have to be at a specific place at a specific time then leave a little early. It's not worth the risk of your life or the lives of others to be reckless.

Have a safe summer and please slow down.

The issues above are discussed and chosen by the Sierra Star editorial board, made up of Betty E. Linn, publisher, and David Richards, editor.

[Michelle]

there was an accident on 415 thursday morning and I was wondering if anyone heard anything about it!!!!!!!

any write up or anything would be great, thanks

I heard it was from a graduate Wed. night coming from sober grad nite...

thanks

[mary oleary]

Driver was Jared Marr. he was driving home after Sober Graduation.
It was a head on with a large Ford Pickup.

He was airlifted to Fresno Medical Center.
He has been in the ICU. He had many injuries including Broken Femur, fractured hip, and elbow. He also has a head injury. He has been highly sedated to keep brain swelling to a minimum, and has been in a coma like state.

Today he squeezed his mother's hand on command! :clap:

Family is asking for continued prayer.

There may be some fundraisers in the works. There is an account set up for Jared at Golden One Bank.

[Godschild]

My husband, Chuck, and our friend Chris were there on Sunday afternoon to pray with the family. Everyone out there keep praying. There's power in prayer!!

[Michelle]

thank you for the info and my daughter now knows who it is and is shocked.. prayers are coming from our house....

now I just heard on Great day about an accident that happen last night at 7:30 head on coarsegold man died from one car/truck and 5 in the other were hurt...
it was highway 41 & Road 406.

any info would be nice..thanks

[CatdaBrat]

I can barely stand hearing about such things anymore.....it's as if car wrecks just seem to be inevitable nowadays. My sympathies to this family. I hope there will be a full recovery.

[Newcomer]

I'm so tired of people coming over the doubleyellow line at me. Not to pass another car, just being lazy or drifting over or cutting a corner just so... I now expect it and ready for it.

Tonight the 415 was paved from just past Gold Creek (I think is the name of the street) to at least 416 (Spinelli) if not further on only one side leaving a 2 inch lip and NO painted line - be super careful on this road tonight! No one will be able to tell where the middle is and if someone is going too fast, they are going to catch the lip throwing them into oncoming traffic (and around blind corners also).

Prayers for those hurt in these accidents have been said.

KK

[Sandman]

Road delays
(Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 5:11 PM)
from www.sierrastar.com

Road construction is now under way in two locations that may affect Mountain Area residents.

The Madera County Road Department has started work on a project at Road 200 that will involve reconstructing and realigning roughly 3.4 miles of Road 200 beginning just past Spring Valley School and extending toward North Fork.

According to a statement from project manager Jared Carter, the project is the first phase of a two-part reconstruction and realignment project, which is part of the voter-approved Measure A program. Construction is anticipated to be completed by late 2008 or early 2009.

Also this week, the California Department of Transportation announced the start of intermittent reversing lane control operations in order to implement a traffic signal and shoulder excavation operations on Highway 41 and Highway 145. Work on Highway 41 will occur Monday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., while work on Highway 145 will continue seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The completion of the project is anticipated in mid July.

According to a Caltrans statement, delays at this intersection are expected during the next four weeks.

[Sandman]

Local teen injured
www.sierrastar.com

An Oakhurst teenager received major injuries following a two-party crash on Road 415 north of Road 416 June 12 at 7:38 a.m.

According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, Jared Marr, 18, was extricated by CalFire from his vehicle and airlifted to Regional Medical Center in Fresno. The other party, Andrew Douglas, 23, of Chowchilla, received minor injuries.

Reports indicate Marr was traveling northbound on Road 415 in a 2007 Saturn just north of Road 416, while Douglas was traveling in a 2000 Ford F-250 pickup truck southbound on Road 415 north of Marr's location.

The crash occurred when Marr entered the curve and was unable to maintain his position within his lane. Marr crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and into the path of Douglas' vehicle. The vehicles collided head on.

According to reports, both parties were wearing seat belts; neither party was arrested.

[mary oleary]

Jared's condition continues to improve.

He has not opened his eyes yet, but Dr's are hopeful that he will anytime now. He has responded with movement on command.

The extent of his brain injury is still undetermined.

He is in a lot of pain from his other injuries. He is still in CCU.

[Mysteefied]

Thank you for your update Mary Oleary. I appreciate it.
My daughter is friends with him and graduated with him on Wednesday, she's been very concerned.
I'll give her the update.

[sharon]

From CHP cite


Incident: 0136 Type: Possible Fatality Location: SR140 AT TROWER RD ThomasBrothers: 265 4K info as of: 7/3/2008 11:12:14 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
7:21AM 1039 ABOVE ALL
7:15AM 63-L 1097
7:04AM 1039 TO LT PRICE WILL BE ENRT FRM THE FAIRGROUNDS
6:53AM X ADVISED ALREADY LEFT FOR FIRE MEETING
6:43AM CONTACT AREA COMMANDER & ADV OF 1144
5:55AM 1039 MRI CDF
5:54AM RIDER DWN IN DITCH, UNRESPONSIVE D/CALFIRE 1097
5:54AM MC ON SIDE RD

Prayers go out to the family, we were told this is a son of a local lady who works here in Oakhurst. I do not have any information on who it is just would request we keep this family in our prayers today.

[CatdaBrat]

A friend of mine called me just after 7:30 pm and said she got slowed down by a wreck on 41 and that there was a fatality....victim hadn't been transported from the scene yet. Don't know where this was, though. This has to happen every holiday weekend, it seems.

[Mysteefied]

I checked the CHP website and can't find anything on this accident.

[Tami77]

The accident that held up HWY 41 was at the Rd. 416 turnoff. Appeared to be a couple on a motorcycle and the female rider was dead at the scene. Sounds like it was pretty horrific.

[angelforever8]

My dad just got home from this accident a bit ago and was telling us about it. He didn't know much about it because he didn't ask. Just that the motorcycle was registered to a couple from out of town. Here is what the chp site said about it.



Incident: 0908 Type: Possible Fatality Location: SR41 JSO LUCKY LN ThomasBrothers: 8 2D info as of: 7/5/2008 10:08:39 PM

8:01PM LEAVE THE SIGN UP FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER HOUR FOR CASINO TRAFFIC
8:01PM RDWY IS OPEN, ALL UNITS AND CT ARE 98
7:03PM PER 71 HAVE SIGN SAY TC AHEAD 4 MILES
6:41PM CT SENDING CREW FOR 1184 ETA 20 MIN-TMC
6:38PM 1039 CT
6:19PM 1039 CORONER- THEY WERE ALREADY DISPATCHED - ETA IS 10
6:17PM 1144
6:17PM PER S3 ADV CORONER
6:07PM 1039 TO BULLDOG
6:00PM SEND FIRE FROM THE NORTH END NOT SOUTH END--TO MUCH TRAFFIC
5:58PM 2 SUBJS WERE ON THE MC
5:58PM MC IS 1125
5:57PM 1039 CDF
5:57PM 1039 EMS

[Dodgergirl]

Just waiting for Daddy & the baby to get home....

Incident: 0044 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: SR41 JSO SR49 ThomasBrothers: 266 6D info as of: 7/16/2008 2:02:12 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
1:49AM INQ IF FSNO CAN SEND UNIT F/BLOOD DRAW
12:48AM 1039 TECHNIQUE
12:48AM SB BLOCKED
12:45AM 1039 MADERA EMS
12:45AM RP ADV THERE ARE PEOPLE IN RDWAY
12:44AM PART 1125
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
12:57AM CHP Unit On Scene

[Dodgergirl]

Just waiting for Daddy & the baby to get home....

Incident: 0044 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: SR41 JSO SR49 ThomasBrothers: 266 6D info as of: 7/16/2008 2:02:12 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
1:49AM INQ IF FSNO CAN SEND UNIT F/BLOOD DRAW
12:48AM 1039 TECHNIQUE
12:48AM SB BLOCKED
12:45AM 1039 MADERA EMS
12:45AM RP ADV THERE ARE PEOPLE IN RDWAY
12:44AM PART 1125
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
12:57AM CHP Unit On Scene


It's been updated to Major Injuries

[Mysteefied]

Yikes, any more info on this?

[angie1313]

I read about it in the news...how awful...:(

[Michelle]

info on this accident yet?

[Dodgergirl]

You can read the info here..

http://www.ccpsb.com/newsletter.pdf

[sharon]

CHP now stating possible fatality. Prayers to the family and to everyone involved


Accident involving a motorcycle vs vehicle from CHP website

Incident: 0397 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: SR49 AT ROAD 601 ThomasBrothers: 266 4C info as of: 7/26/2008 10:41:03 AM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
10:31AM REQG CT FOR A 1 LANE CLOSURE
9:58AM PER INV PTY, MC RAN INTO THEIR VEH HEAD ON
9:56AM 1039 CDF
9:56AM MC RIDER IS LYING ON THE SIDE OF THE RDWY IN A FIELD
9:55AM 1039 MADERA EMS
9:55AM SEVERAL VEHS ARE STOPPING AND BLOCKING THE RDWY
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
9:57AM CHP Unit Enroute
10:25AM CHP Unit On Scene
10:25AM CHP Unit On Scene
10:28AM CHP Unit On Scene

[spoiledali]

hi,


I agree. There are plenty of excuses in the world, but nothing can erase responsibility.
It's too bad people see things as legal or illegal, rather than what is right and what is wrong.
I saw the cars from the accident on my way home from work. It was awful. One of my friends said they had to amputate the lady's leg in order to remove her body from her car. What does it take for people to stop drinking and driving? It just breaks my heart.


tnkx

[Newcomer]

You know how they print pictures of missing children on milk cartons? Maybe they should put pictures of drunk driving accidents on beer cans and Liquor bottles. it may just save lives. Who knows, just a thought...

[monkey]

Good idea, Newcomer. When I was in high school, they used to bring a car that had been totaled by a drunk driver to the campus. It always made an impact on me.

[Red Mule]

Drinking and driving is just plain stupid. And I'll admit to having done just that. I haven't done it for a great many years, but I did do it! So, it's difficult for me to just point the finger and forget it. Perhaps we should ask why it happens so much and try to provide alternatives for people.

Social pressure and fear of consequences will help some, but it'll take more than just that. I suspect very few people ever drink with the intent to get drunk and then drive home. When you have people that want to socialize over a drink at a public establishment and then having to find a way home in an area where there is no affordable public transportation you are going to have these problems.

Maybe when we issue a license to sell alcohol we should require some sort of subsidy (tax) to help support a taxi, bus line, or an on-call designated driver. Maybe there are better ideas out there, but just shaking our head isn't going to change anything.

[angelforever8]

Good idea, Newcomer. When I was in high school, they used to bring a car that had been totaled by a drunk driver to the campus. It always made an impact on me.

When I was a senior in high school one of my best friends for her senior project did the "Every 15 Minutes" program. They have Grim Reapers go around and take a few students out of classes, like they were killed in a drunk driving accident. You don't see them for a day or two, then they have a fake car accident with all the emergency crews there, and then a funeral the next day. It was something that really opened up people's eyes, I think.

With my dad being a tow truck driver, I see accidents all the time. I remember when I got my first car and we were fixing it up so it would run, he showed me a car just like mine that had been involved in an accident. I think it was even a drunk driving accident. Anyways, there was hardly anything left of the car... It kind of scared me and it totally made me realize how careful you really need to be behind the wheel. It's horrible that people don't seem to think about what they are doing...