TUOLUMNE COUNTY — Caltrans has completed a $287,000 project that constructed vehicle turnouts on New Priest Grade/State Route 120 (SR-120), helping residents, tourists and businesses enjoy their journey while traveling on this gateway toward Yosemite National Park. The turnouts are on New Priest Grade’s 5-mile climb east of the SR-49/SR-120 junction. SR-120 is a gateway […]
Pioneer, CA…CHP is reporting a major injury motorcycle collision that is just now hitting the list that happened over an hour ago. The collision in on Hwy 88 near Omo Ranch Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00172 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Omo Ranch Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.527977 -120.442157 […]
Miami, FL…Hurricane Irma is moving closer to the Caribbean. Hurricane conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Destructive winds, storm surge, dangerous surf, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible. There is an increasing chance of seeing impacts from Irma in parts […]
Arnold, CA….Red Flag & Air Quality Warnings Continue for Northern California the full list is enclosed… Red Flag Warning URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 820 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017 …ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… A robust upper level weather system off the California coast will […]
CHP’s Labor Day weekend Maximum Enforcement Period was from 6:01 pm Friday, September 1st to 11:59 pm Monday, September 4th. During this time CHP investigated 21 fatal traffic collisions statewide which claimed the lives of 21 people. The 21 lives lost were 15 vehicle occupants of which 7 were without seatbelts, 5 motorcyclists of which […]
Angels Camp, CA…This morning, San Andreas CHP officers were dispatched to a fatal traffic collision between a golf cart being towed and a Ford pickup. The driver of the golf cart, Cody Agasi Horn, was killed instantly when the golf cart crossed into the westbound lane and was struck by the Ford. The driver of […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting a collision blocking Hwy 88 near Clinton Road. A tow truck in on expedite to clear the incident. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00268 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr88 / Clinton Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.388837 -120.674776 Close Detail Information 1:47 PM 2 [2] [Rotation Request Comment] […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle rider down near New Melones on Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00248 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / New Melones Lake Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.004722 -120.501944 Close Detail Information 1:04 PM 1 [2] RIDER DOWN TO RHS Unit Information 1:06 PM 5 Unit […]
Jamestown, CA…On September 1, 2017, at approximately 7:53 pm, Officer Huddleston observed a white 2012 Ford Budget Rental Van westbound on SR-108 west of Sierra Rock Road, tailgating another vehicle and driving partially on the right shoulder. Officer Huddleston attempted to make an enforcement stop on the van. The van moved into the left turn […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a box truck on its’ side near Hwy 26 & Saint Andrews. Appears to be minor injuries but please use caution in the area… Incident: 00075 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Saint Andrews Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.174018 -120.833460 Close Detail Information 7:33 AM 13 [27] 49-D3 XPORTED […]
Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a collision holding up traffic on Hwy 4 near Red Hill. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00036 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.093369 -120.485045 Close Detail Information 5:58 AM 10 [23] CAL TRANSIT – ADVSNG BUS STUCK / INQ’G HOW LONG TILL […]
Pine Grove, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 88 & Lower Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Ridge Rd Loc Desc: LOWER RIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.359742 -120.821180 Close Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 11:16 AM 5 Unit Assigned 11:16 AM 4 […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Firefighters of air and ground varieties are working a 1/2 acre plus vegetation fire near Swiss Ranch Road & Miller Ranch Road. Please use caution in the areas…
Eagle Meadows, CA….CHP is reporting a collision with injuries now in the clearing stages in the Eagle Meadows are on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00390 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Forest Rte-6N24 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.319673 -119.926244 Close Detail Information 3:49 PM 18 [40] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Well with the triple digit temps the fact that it is busy and lanes are a bit clogged with vehicles is probably more of a condition to be expected rather than news but… Incident: 00169 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: LAKE ALPINE Lat/Lon: 38.479658 -119.999983 Close Detail Information 11:35 AM […]
Pioneer, CA…Firefighters are unloading a trailer to make sure the earlier big rig fire is out before they can reopen Hwy 88 4 miles east of Dew Drop Inn. So expect delays until this is completed or take another route. Incident: 00080 Type: Car Fire Location: 27209 Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.468009 -120.527717 Close Detail […]
Plymouth, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup truck fire where occupants were apparently throw burning burning tires onto the side of the roadway. Hmmm…that’s just what the log says and now they are moving again. Incident: 00351 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr49 / Bell Rd Loc Desc: AT AMA / ELDO CL Lat/Lon: 38.538954 -120.847361 Close […]
Yosemite, CA…There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park’s wilderness Smoke will be present due to a high pressure system which brings higher temperatures and lower relative humidities. Hot and dry weather will persist through the weekend and into early next week. Finding insurance is a huge problem for homeowners in the Sierra Nevada […]
Arnold, CA….CHP is reporting a vehicle fire near Moran & Linda Roads in Arnold. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00248 Type: Car Fire Location: Moran Rd / Linda Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.263315 -120.332961 Close Detail Information 2:20 PM 2 [2] TRNS TO CAL FIRE 2:19 PM 1 [1] TK ON FIRE
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Llamas in the Roadway Near Hwy 49 & Lombardi Incident: 00076 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr49 / Lombardi Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.252729 -120.718050 Close Detail Information 7:09 AM 1 [1] 2 LLAMAS 1125 Unit Information 7:11 AM 2 Unit Assigned 7:11 AM 1 Unit Enroute
Pinecrest, CA…The Summit Complex consists of 3 fires burning on the Summit Ranger District. The Douglas Fire (181 acres) is located South of the Douglas Picnic Area and Eureka Valley Campground on Hwy 108. The McCormick Fire (965 acres) is located North of forest road 6N06 and Fence Creek Campground. The Willow Fire (6 acres) […]
Oakhurst, CA…There will be a community meeting Thursday, August 31 at the Community Center in Oakhurst at 7 pm. The fire was active yesterday and grew primarily toward the north and east. Firefighters continue to build direct and indirect line to protect the community of Fish Camp, Sugar Pine, and the Yosemite Mountain Ranch. Dry […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a Vehicle Off Roadway on Hwy 4 Near Brice Station. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00057 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR4 / Brice Station Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.169817 -120.412050 Close Detail Information 6:53 AM 1 [1] VEH OVER THE SIDE Unit Information 6:58 AM 2 Unit Assigned […]
Columbia, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned near Big Hill & Sawmill Flat Road. The vehicle is partially blocking the roadway. Please use caution in the area…. vehicle Incident: 00420 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Big Hill Rd / Sawmill Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.038342 -120.377768 Close Detail Information 5:35 PM 3 [4] VEH IS […]
Yosemite, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the communities of Sugar Pine and Fish Camp. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. The fire is burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading. Fire Crews made good progress last […]
Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD) recently conducted a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that focused on motorists and pedestrians that failed to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. Pedestrian safety is a key issue in our […]
Lake Alpine, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig stuck near the Pacific Creek Bridge on Hwy 4 in the Ebbetts Pass high country. Incident: 00099 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: PACIFIC CREEK BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.528507 -119.898511 Close Detail Information 8:38 AM 2 [7] 1039 49-6 8:28 AM 1 [1] BIG RIG STUCK […]
Avery, CA…CHP is reporting a collision on Hwy 4 near Commercial Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00056 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Commercial Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.195946 -120.365623 Close Detail Information 7:47 AM 4 [6] 1039 3A CALL # 31032 SAM BERRI TOW 7:42 AM 3 [5] A49-002 1185 […]
San Andreas, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle collision blocking the westbound lane near Hwy 12 & Central Hill. Driver has declined medical treatment and tow is on expedite. Please use caution and expect delays in the area until they get this incident cleared. Incident: 00456 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Central Hill […]
Sonora, CA…As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Tuolumne County, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sonora Police Department (SPD), will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation that will focus on motorists and pedestrians who fail to yield the right-of-way or who take unsafe and illegal actions. On August 29, […]
