SACRAMENTO, Calif. April 15, 2019 – A calm, professional, and unseen voice in times of crisis, public safety dispatchers are an essential link for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the public. To highlight their service, the CHP joins other law enforcement agencies to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, April 14-20, 2019. “The selfless […]
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Posted inRegional
CHP and State Parks officers arrest suspects in several vehicle break-ins at South Yuba River State Park
March 18, 2019 – On 03-17-2019, at approximately 1600 hours, Officers from California State Parks and the California Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on a green 1999 Dodge Caravan, for expired registration. The California Highway Patrol Officer determined that the vehicle’s registration was expired greater than 6 months, showing a high degree of disregard […]
Posted inRegional
St. Patrick’s Day Safety Takes Planning, CHP Says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. March 14, 2019 – The celebrations and parties that may highlight St. Patrick’s Day often lead to tragedy, when impaired drivers take to the roads. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) urge people to make planning safe rides as much a part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations […]
Posted inRegional
Fatal overnight accident on McCourtney Road
February 9, 2019 – At 1:05 am, a witness reported a green Toyota Tacoma barely visible from the road and was apparently crashed. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) , was called and responded to the scene. The Toyota was difficult to access due to the dense vegetation. With the aid of the Fire Department, the […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP prepares to ‘Tackle’ DUI on Super Bowl Sunday
SACRAMENTO, CA January 31, 2019 – On Sunday, February 3, football fans will join with friends and family to watch Super Bowl LIII. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind motorists to designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service if their plans include […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP says, be smart and drive sober
SACRAMENTO, Calif. December 28, 2018 – As the winter holiday season continues, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) asks motorists to resolve to start the New Year with safe celebrations. This means planning not to drive impaired or distracted. The CHP will observe the New Year with a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6:01 p.m. on […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP Notes New Roadway Safety Laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Dec. 17, 2018 – New laws approved by the California Legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems, and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles. To support its mission of providing the highest levels of Safety, […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP Goes ‘Online’ to Help Alert the Public When a Person Goes Missing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. November 29, 2018 – When a person goes missing, every second counts. As the statewide coordinator for the AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alert programs, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) understands that time is of the essence and is using technology to help expedite the recovery process. “Whether a child or at-risk adult has […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period: A day to give thanks, every day to drive safely
SACRAMENTO, Calif. November 19, 2018 – Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally one of the busiest travel times in America, can also be one of the deadliest on the roadways. To help motorists avoid tragedies, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will have all available officers on patrol during this Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). The MEP begins at 6:01 […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP Acts Against Adult Distracted Drivers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nov. 9, 2018 – Distracted driving is a problem across all age groups. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will address the challenges of distracted adult drivers, who are often role models for younger drivers, with the aid of a year-long grant. The Adult Distracted Driving (ADD) program, which started October 1, combines education […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP focuses on reducing teen distracted driving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. October 22, 2018 – Collisions are the number one killer of teens in the United States and distracted driving is often the cause. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is working with Impact Teen Drivers (ITD) on a year-long program to help eliminate these preventable collisions. With a one-year grant that started October 1, […]
Posted inLife
CHP Promotes Child Passenger Safety
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sept. 21, 2018 – Every day, thousands of parents and caregivers in California travel with children in their vehicle. During Child Passenger Safety Week, September 23-29, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will work with its traffic safety partners throughout the state to make sure all children are riding safely. In a nationwide study, […]
Posted inRegional
Motorcyclist sustains major injuries on Greenhorn Road
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 29, 2018 – On August 28, 2018, at approximately 2118 hours, Grass Valley resident Mr. Jason L. Adams, 44, was riding a Honda motorcycle westbound on Greenhorn Road just west of Dogwood Road in unincorporated Nevada County. Mr. Adams was wearing a motorcycle helmet. Based on preliminary investigation, Mr. Adams was […]
Posted inRegional
CHP to conduct sobriety/driver license checkpoint in western Nevada County
Grass Valley, Calif. August 28, 2018 – The Grass Valley office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Saturday, September 1, 2018, somewhere within western Nevada County. This checkpoint is being conducted in conjunction with the CHP’s Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) in through the extended Labor Day holiday weekend. […]
Posted inRegional
Major injury accident on Purdon Road
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 28, 2018 – At approximately 3:34 PM Monday afternoon, the Grass Valley CHP responded to a traffic collision with injuries on Purdon Rd north of B4 Ranch Rd. Upon our arrival we discovered a Ford F-250, driven by Mr. Staves, was approximately 30′ down a steep embankment after it overturned multiple […]
Posted inRegional
Another fatal accident on Hwy 20 on July 3
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 4, 2018 – On July 3 at around 6:46 pm, 50-year-old Grass Valley resident Mr. Rick Caffey was driving a 1998 Honda Civic eastbound on SR-20 west of Chalk Bluff Road. 71-year old Grass Valley resident Mr. Edward Mabe was driving a 1994 GMC Sierra westbound on SR-20 approaching Mr. Caffey’s […]
Posted inRegional
Fatal motorcycle accident on Purdon Road
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 1, 2018 – Yesterday at 12:55 am, the California Highway Patrol received a call of a solo motorcycle collision that was a confirmed fatality. When units arrived at the scene at 1:14 am, they discovered that the rider identified as Mr. Gary Wallace, 69, a Nevada City resident, had been reported […]
Posted inCalifornia
CHP says plan ahead for safe summer travel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. June 21, 2018 – Summer in California is a time for many people to enjoy road trips, see the sights, and visit new places. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone to put safety first and prepare for travel so summer fun does not become summer disaster. “Good planning will make your trip […]
Posted inRegional
Accident on Hwy 20 kills 2-year old, severely injures driver
March 13, 2018 – On 3/12/18 at approximately 9:00 pm, Grass Valley resident Albert Silva was driving a 2007 Ford Focus westbound on State Route 20 approaching Harmony Ridge Road. Silva’s passenger was a 2 year old child, who was not restrained in an appropriate child safety seat. Silva allowed the Ford to travel off […]
Posted inRegional
Fatalities identified in solo vehicle crash in Hwy 20
February 6, 2018 – On February 5, 2018, at approximately 4:15 pm, a Toyota Corolla with two male occupants was traveling on State Route 20 westbound, east of Pine Needle Way, towards Nevada City. According to witnesses, the Toyota was driving erratically within the westbound traffic lane prior to the collision. For unknown reasons the […]