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Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Olivas Park Drive and Seaborg Avenue in Ventura
According to the report, a pedestrian was walking west on Olivas Park Drive when two vehicles crashed in the area Ventura, CA.- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Ventura on Thursday night, according to the Ventura Police Department. The incident took place on Olivas Park Drive and Seaborg Avenue at about 8:55 p.m. June 12. According to the report, a pedestrian was walking west on Olivas Park Drive when two vehicles crashed in the area. One of the vehicles was pushed into the pedestrian. The victim was rushed to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased ...
Gail McKee Killed in Pedestrian Accident on McHenry and Fairmount Avenues
According to the report, a 2014 Kia Optima was traveling northbound when it struck McKee in the area Modesto, CA.- The pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle in Modesto earlier this month has been identified as Gail McKee, 55, of Modesto, according to the Modesto Police Department. The crash happened on McHenry and Fairmount avenues at around 9:10 p.m. June 6. According to the report, a 2014 Kia Optima was traveling northbound when it struck McKee in the area. McKee was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased on June 6. The Kia driver stayed ...
2 Men Struck, Injured by Suspect Evading Police in Oildale
The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in an alley near North Chester Avenue between Decatur Street and Lincoln Avenue. Oildale, CA. – Two men were hospitalized after they were struck by a driver evading police officers Saturday night in Oildale, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in an alley near North Chester Avenue between Decatur Street and Lincoln Avenue. According to authorities, deputies were pursuing a possibly stolen vehicle that failed to stop when the suspect entered an alley at a speed of about 15 mph and hit two men, trapping them underneath the ...
Marvin Cortez Killed in Bicycle Crash on Stunt Road in Calabasas
The accident took place around 9:25 a.m. Saturday on Stunt Road south of Mulholland Highway. Calabasas, CA. – 37-year-old Marvin Cortez of Los Angeles died when he collided with a vehicle while riding a bicycle on a street in Calabasas, the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner reported. The accident took place around 9:25 a.m. Saturday on Stunt Road south of Mulholland Highway. According to investigators, Cortez was riding a bicycle northbound in the southbound lane of Stunt Road in a blind curve when he collided with a 2021 Camaro driven by a 26-year-old Thousand Oaks man. Cortez died ...
1 Person Killed in Rollover Collision on Highway 101 in Santa Maria
The wreck transpired around 9:15 p.m. on northbound Highway 101 near the Main Street off-ramp. Santa Maria, CA. – One person died in a rollover collision that sent a car into a restaurant parking lot Saturday night on Highway 101 in Santa Maria, the California Highway Patrol reported. The wreck transpired around 9:15 p.m. on northbound Highway 101 near the Main Street off-ramp. Authorities said a Dodge Charger hit a K-rail on the offramp and overturned, crossing Nicholson Avenue, and slamming into a pickup truck parked in the IHOP parking lot. One person died in the accident. Investigators did not ...
Deadly Crash Involving Moped on East Arrow Highway in Covina
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 9:57 p.m. near 21210 East Arrow Highway. Covina, CA. – Authorities are investigating a deadly accident involving a moped that happened Saturday night in Covina. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 9:57 p.m. near 21210 East Arrow Highway. The report said a moped collided with an unknown vehicle. One person died in the crash. No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing ...
1 Person Hospitalized After Crash on Manning Avenue in Fresno
The incident occurred around 10:11 p.m. on Manning Avenue west of Zediker Avenue near Parlier. Fresno, CA. – One person was hospitalized after a car collision that happened Saturday night in Fresno, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred around 10:11 p.m. on Manning Avenue west of Zediker Avenue near Parlier. According to the California Highway Patrol, two vehicles collided under unclear circumstances. One of the cars reportedly overturned and caught fire. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported one person to the hospital with unspecified injuries. The Fresno Police Department is investigating the crash ...
1 Injured in Pleasanton Crash on 580 Freeway near Mountain House Parkway
At least one person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Pleasanton, CA. – At least one person was injured in a car accident in Pleasanton car accident on Saturday evening in Pleasanton. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on the eastbound 580 Freeway near Mountain House Parkway. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined. At least one person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
1 Killed in Fresno Crash at Trimmer Springs Road and Lakeview Avenue
Firefighters had to extricate two people who were trapped in the vehicle. Fresno, CA. – One person was killed in a fiery car crash on Saturday evening in Fresno. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:16 p.m. at Trimmer Springs Road and Lakeview Avenue. An SUV reportedly veered off the roadway and overturned. Firefighters had to extricate two people who were trapped in the vehicle. At least one person was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The name of the victim was not disclosed. More details about the accident were not released. An investigation into the ...
1 Injured in Mt. Vernon Pedestrian Accident on Kincaid Street
The man was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment Mt. Vernon, WA. – A pedestrian in a wheelchair was injured after being struck by a car on Thursday in Mount Vernon. According to the police, the accident happened at 105 E. Kincaid Street near the Mount Vernon Transit Station. A vehicle reportedly struck a man in a wheelchair in unclear circumstances. The man was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Additional information about the accident was not provided. An investigation into the accident is ongoing ...
If you are reading this, it’s likely you are looking for the information regarding traffic collisions that happen in the state of California. You have come to the right place. Get up-to-date reports on car accidents that occur daily across the state of California. Several traffic collisions occur daily in California. Some of these mishaps include semi- truck collisions, car accidents, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.
Summary of crash fatalities in California
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 38824 lives were lost in traffic crashes across the US in 2020. This was the highest number recorded number since 2007. The number of police-reported crashes in 2020 decreased by 22% compared to 2019, and the estimated number of people injured declined by 17%. In 2020, at least 3847 people were killed in traffic collisions in California, which was higher than the 3719 traffic fatalities that occurred in 2019. A study by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSTA) revealed that three of the ten most deadly highways in America run through California, which has nearly 396,540 miles of roadway. The study analyzed data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and identified the dangerous highways based on the number of fatal crashes per 100 miles traveled. The three highways are Interstate 5, the 15 Freeway and the 80 Freeway.
Below is a summary of traffic fatalities that occurred in California.
- California had the 2nd highest number of traffic fatalities after 3847 people were killed in collisions across the state. Texas ranked the highest with 3874 fatalities, while Florida had the 3rd highest number of fatalities with 3331.
- California recorded 1159 alcohol-impaired fatalities, a 4.4% increase from 2019. The DUI-related fatalities were 30% of the total fatalities. California had the largest increase in DUI-related fatalities, with 193 more lives lost.
- NHTSA found that 1368 people killed in collisions in 2020 were occupants of passenger cars, while 693 were occupants of light trucks.
- It was further determined that 2260 fatalities resulted from single-vehicle crashes, while multi-vehicle collisions resulted in 1587 deaths.
- 1111 people were killed in the collisions were properly restrained, while 761 of those who died were unrestrained.
- 2666 fatalities happened in urban areas while 1775 deaths happened in rural California.
- As per the report, 539 motorcyclists, 986 pedestrians, and 129 bicyclists died in the accidents across the state.
- NHTSA determined that 1228 (32%) of the total fatalities reported in the state involved speeding motorists.
| Year | |||
| Type of Collision | 2019 | 2020 | Percentage Change |
| Car Crashes | 1227 | 1368 | 11.6% |
| Light-truck Crashes | 717 | 693 | -3.5% |
| Motorcycle Crashes | 491 | 539 | 10% |
| Bicycle Crashes | 143 | 129 | -10% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 1011 | 986 | -2.5% |
Table 2. Fatalities resulting from different types of traffic collisions in California for years 2019 and 2020
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