Complete California accident reports and news.
California - Home of Hollywood, the hills of San Francisco, and the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
With a population of 38.8 million as of 2014 and covering 163,696 square miles, California has one of the most diverse terrains and climate in the United States. It has varying road conditions to consider, often depending on traffic, elevation and weather such as thick fog and heavy snow in some areas. From the fertile Central Valley, to the infamous Mojave Desert, to the grand topography of Sierra Nevada Mountains, the state has a dramatic landscape and network of roads. With the hair-pin turns of the coast and many unlit two-lane back roads, there is plenty potential for accidents.
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Where to find support to prevent or cope with accidents in California
California Office of Traffic Safety provides information related to the mission of reducing fatalities and losses through implementation of highway safety initiatives.
California WALKS advocates for walkable communities and is a member organization that helps organize and train local pedestrian advocacy groups in safety. California Bicycle Coalition The California Bicycle Coalition endorses the League's Five Rules of the Road for safety. ATV Safety Institute promotes ATV safety and awareness education.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) provides information on rider training and safety.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association effective advocacy, safety education and training for pilots.
When someone is injured in an accident in California, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
What to do after a serious injury accident in California
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Most recent accident reports
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
Yuma, AZ-El Centro, CA
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatality at the Glamis sand dunes near Brawley involving an off-road vehicle and a pedestrian.
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA
A man died this morning after being struck by a Union Pacific freight train in the Foothill Farms area, according to authorities.
The man had been laying across the tracks, Union Pacific spokesman said in a voicemail message.
Los Angeles, CA
A publicist for actor Paul Walker says the star of the "Fast & Furious" movie series has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles. He was 40.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Escondido police arrested a man suspected of crashing a stolen van into another car, then running away Tuesday afternoon.
Richard Berumen, 38, of Escondido, was taken into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing injury and vehicle theft, police said.
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA
A big rig has struck traffic safety barrels filled with sand south of Elk Grove on southbound Highway 99, causing a big traffic back-up.
San Diego, CA
An 18-year-old skateboarder suffered serious injuries Saturday night when he rode into an intersection and was hit by a car in the Lake Murray neighborhood, San Diego police said.
Riverside, CA
San Bernardino, CA
A grieving family is asking for the public's help to find the driver who struck and killed a father of three moments after he prepared Thanksgiving dinner at their home in San Bernardino County.
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA
San Diego, CA
One person was injured Friday morning when two semi-trucks and one or two other vehicles collided at Carroll and Miramar roads, where San Diego police blocked several lanes.
San Diego, CA
One driver was killed and another was injured in a collision Thursday at the intersection of Wichita and East Washington avenues, El Cajon police said.
San Diego, CA
driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a crash on state Route 125 in Santee.
The crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on the northbound side of SR-125 near Mission Gorge Road and prompted a Sig Alert. It was canceled at about 9:40 p.m.