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California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Charges Upgraded to Murder for Napa Woman Whose Children Died In Alleged DUI Crash

Murder charges have been filed against Yesica Barajas after her children died in a crash, with alcohol and drug influence cited as factors.
#california-dmv
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

License to Kill: California DMV's History of Keeping Dangerous Drivers on the Road | KQED

California
fromKqed
3 months ago

License to Kill: California DMV's History of Keeping Dangerous Drivers on the Road | KQED

California DMV has a significant flaw in renewing licenses for drivers with fatal records.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

7 takeaways: How the California DMV allows dangerous drivers to stay on the road

California DMV fails to revoke licenses of dangerously reckless drivers, often allowing them to continue driving despite histories of traffic violations.
#drunk-driving
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
SF parents

Siblings, 9 and 10, die in suspected DUI crash with mother in California wine country

A mother is in custody after a drunk driving crash killed her two children in Napa, California.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area man sentenced for DUI crash that killed his teen brother

A Point Reyes man was sentenced to five years in prison for a crash that killed a teenager, emphasizing the impact of drunk driving.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Siblings, 9 and 10, die in suspected DUI crash with mother in California wine country

A mother is in custody after a drunk driving crash killed her two children in Napa, California.
#dui
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bail set at $1.5M for Napa mother charged in DUI crash that killed her children

A mother charged in a DUI crash that killed her two children has been transferred to jail after hospitalization.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bail set at $1.5M for Napa mother charged in DUI crash that killed her children

A mother charged in a DUI crash that killed her two children has been transferred to jail after hospitalization.
Fundraising
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal Albany freeway crash

A driver was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter for causing fatal collisions on Interstate 80 while intoxicated.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Point: Suit filed against man who allegedly crashed and killed bicyclist while reaching for water bottle

The family of Martin Gutierrez Perez has filed a lawsuit against Juan Duarte following a tragic car-bike collision, alleging negligence related to driver distraction.
Bicycling
#california
#hit-and-run
Bicycling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Man gets house arrest for killing bicyclist in Fremont hit-and-run crash

Man sentenced to a year of house arrest for a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist, will serve approximately half that term.
Bicycling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Man gets house arrest for killing bicyclist in Fremont hit-and-run crash

Man sentenced to a year of house arrest for a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist, will serve approximately half that term.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Family of Oakland man killed by fleeing driver speaks out

Marvin Boomer died heroically saving his girlfriend from an oncoming car, reflecting love and selflessness on an evening stroll.
Cars
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Driver Blames Tesla in Deadly January SoMa Crash, 20 Traffic Violations Linked to Same Name

A Tesla crash in SoMa led to one death and seven injuries, with the driver claiming vehicle malfunction despite a history of traffic violations.
#josh-klinghoffer
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

fromPitchfork
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

fromMission Local
2 months ago

Family sues driver in deadly West Portal crash for allegedly hiding assets

The fact that Lau essentially transferred the properties to herself, together with the timing of these transfers, which were recorded after Plaintiffs filed suit and the day before Lau served a motion to stay the Wrongful Death case, demonstrate Lau's intent to hinder, delay, or defraud Plaintiffs as creditors.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Relatives of family killed in SF West Portal crash file lawsuit against driver for moving assets

In July 2024, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged the 80-year-old driver with four counts of felony vehicular manslaughter.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland: Driver gets time served for killing woman who allegedly vandalized his car

Marcus Davis was sentenced to time already served after pleading no contest to vehicular manslaughter for running over a woman who vandalized his car.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

Man who killed 3 California rideshare passengers in crash sentenced to 26 years

A man received a 26-year sentence for a high-speed crash that killed two sisters and a friend, disappointing their families seeking a longer sentence.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Malibu man to stand trial for murder in high-speed crash that left 4 Pepperdine students dead

Kraut emphasized that it is uncommon for a case to go to trial where someone is convicted of murder, stating 'I was in a homicide unit.'
Law
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Concord: Felony case falls apart, driver gets diversion for killing 84-year-old man

Legal outcomes in vehicular manslaughter cases can change dramatically based on witness testimony.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Feds to pursue immigration case against driver in O.C. crash that killed couple

The U.S. Attorney's office aims to pursue federal immigration charges against a man responsible for a fatal crash, amid concerns about state-level justice.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Jose: Woman dies in ninth traffic fatality of 2025

The tragic incident highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving, with the police noting the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before the crash.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Pleasure boat driver charged with manslaughter for deadly crash into Long Beach jetty

Kevin King was charged with vehicular manslaughter after a fatal boat crash attributed to intoxication.
#high-speed-chase
fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

California man faces vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge after fatal high-speed pursuit crash tied to theft of Legos

fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

California man faces vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge after fatal high-speed pursuit crash tied to theft of Legos

#street-racing
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Man Found Dead In San Mateo County Jail Was Convicted In Street-Racing Death of Couple

A man convicted of vehicular manslaughter was found dead in his jail cell, following a fatal street racing incident.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Man sentenced to eight years for street race that resulted in death of San Carlos parents of 7-year-old twins

Kyle Harrison received an eight-year prison sentence for his role in a deadly street racing incident that killed two parents and injured their children.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Man Found Dead In San Mateo County Jail Was Convicted In Street-Racing Death of Couple

Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Man sentenced to eight years for street race that resulted in death of San Carlos parents of 7-year-old twins

Kyle Harrison received an eight-year prison sentence for his role in a deadly street racing incident that killed two parents and injured their children.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Instagram influencer charged in fatal July 4th wreck on PCH ordered to wear an ankle monitor

Wheaton, who appeared in court wearing gray slacks and a gray top, did not speak but her attorney entered a not guilty plea to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter.
Los Angeles
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Inmate found dead in San Mateo jail identified as man convicted in fatal street race that killed parents of 7-year-old twins

A street racer involved in a fatal incident has died in prison, sparking investigations into his death.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Off-duty FDNY firefighter appears to blow red light in deadly caught-on-video crash - and now he's facing charges

An off-duty firefighter faces severe charges following a fatal DWI crash in Queens.
fromJackson Heights Post
5 months ago

Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested after fatal high-speed crash in East Elmhurst: NYPD - Jackson Heights Post

The investigation by the NYPD is ongoing, focusing on the actions of off-duty firefighter Michael Pena, who was charged after a fatal crash in East Elmhurst.
NYC politics
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

I'm sorry': Controversial plea deal approved in Livermore fatal police chase where judge was accused of misconduct

A controversial plea deal for a fatal police chase was approved, drawing criticism from the victim's family and legal concerns about prior judicial conduct.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Witness describes 'devastation' of SF 7-vehicle crash that killed man and dog; 1 arrested

A speeding car caused a multi-vehicle accident in San Francisco, resulting in a death and several injuries.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Rookie LAPD officer killed bicyclist in DUI crash in Ontario, police say

A rookie LAPD officer was arrested for DUI and vehicular manslaughter following a fatal collision with a bicyclist on Christmas Eve.
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