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Cars
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Accused drunk driver flees, leaving badly injured passenger to die, California cops say

A drunk driver crashed his Mustang, abandoned his injured passenger, Rachel Martin, who died at the scene.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
Law

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF parents

San Jose: Woman dies in ninth traffic fatality of 2025

A woman died in a collision caused by a high-speed crash; the driver is suspected of vehicular manslaughter.
Cars
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Accused drunk driver flees, leaving badly injured passenger to die, California cops say

A drunk driver crashed his Mustang, abandoned his injured passenger, Rachel Martin, who died at the scene.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
Law

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF parents

San Jose: Woman dies in ninth traffic fatality of 2025

A woman died in a collision caused by a high-speed crash; the driver is suspected of vehicular manslaughter.
more#traffic-collision
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
Los Angeles

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.
#dui
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
NYC parents

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.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

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
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Driver sought in fatal 2023 Oakland traffic collision is arrested

A fatal DUI incident involving a stolen car led to multiple serious charges against a repeat offender.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Bail Set for $1.5M for Napa Mother Arrested In DUI That Left Two Kids Dead

A mother faces serious charges after a crash that resulted in the death of her two children.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Man charged in Oakland hit-and-run that left teen dead, mother injured

A man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 17-year-old girl.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 week 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
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Driver sought in fatal 2023 Oakland traffic collision is arrested

A fatal DUI incident involving a stolen car led to multiple serious charges against a repeat offender.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Bail Set for $1.5M for Napa Mother Arrested In DUI That Left Two Kids Dead

A mother faces serious charges after a crash that resulted in the death of her two children.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Man charged in Oakland hit-and-run that left teen dead, mother injured

A man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 17-year-old girl.
more#dui
#hit-and-run
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

After fatal crash in Oakland, the suspect fled the scene then turn himself in, police say

A 22-year-old man faces serious charges after a collision caused by running a red light resulted in a fatality.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Harrow delivery driver accused of running down doctor in car park hit and run

Dr. Anjum Afshan was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a van allegedly reversing without adequate safety checks.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

San Pablo: Man sentenced to work program in lieu of jail for killing 68-year-old man in DUI crash

A local man received a two-month community service sentence for vehicular manslaughter in a drunk driving hit and run incident.
The perpetrator had no prior convictions and was able to serve time through a work alternative program.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Pedestrian and dog killed in Santa Cruz County hit-and-run ID'd

Ryan Fairrington was killed in a hit-and-run; driver Pedro Martinez Urbano faces charges but pleaded not guilty.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

After fatal crash in Oakland, the suspect fled the scene then turn himself in, police say

A 22-year-old man faces serious charges after a collision caused by running a red light resulted in a fatality.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Harrow delivery driver accused of running down doctor in car park hit and run

Dr. Anjum Afshan was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a van allegedly reversing without adequate safety checks.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

San Pablo: Man sentenced to work program in lieu of jail for killing 68-year-old man in DUI crash

A local man received a two-month community service sentence for vehicular manslaughter in a drunk driving hit and run incident.
The perpetrator had no prior convictions and was able to serve time through a work alternative program.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Pedestrian and dog killed in Santa Cruz County hit-and-run ID'd

Ryan Fairrington was killed in a hit-and-run; driver Pedro Martinez Urbano faces charges but pleaded not guilty.
more#hit-and-run
#public-safety
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Sunday bicycle ride in Williamsburg turns fatal

A bicyclist, Luis Mendez, was killed in Williamsburg by a driver charged with multiple offenses, underscoring cycling safety concerns in NYC.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks 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.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Cars

CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV - Streetsblog California

The California DMV is contributing to unsafe roads by allowing dangerous drivers to remain licensed.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Sunday bicycle ride in Williamsburg turns fatal

A bicyclist, Luis Mendez, was killed in Williamsburg by a driver charged with multiple offenses, underscoring cycling safety concerns in NYC.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks 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.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Cars

CalMatters Dives Into the Deadly Relicensing Practices at DMV - Streetsblog California

The California DMV is contributing to unsafe roads by allowing dangerous drivers to remain licensed.
more#public-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Beer

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.
#drunk-driving
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Man charged with killing Oakley mother of two in DUI crash

A 21-year-old man is charged with vehicular manslaughter after a drunk driving crash killed a woman, leaving behind two young daughters.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
New York City

My wife and I never thought that we would bury one of our children': San Jose man gets 7 years for killing two women in DUI crash

A San Jose man received a 7-year prison sentence for a Thanksgiving 2021 drunk driving crash that killed two women.
fromThe Mercury News
2 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Man charged with killing Oakley mother of two in DUI crash

A 21-year-old man is charged with vehicular manslaughter after a drunk driving crash killed a woman, leaving behind two young daughters.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
New York City

My wife and I never thought that we would bury one of our children': San Jose man gets 7 years for killing two women in DUI crash

A San Jose man received a 7-year prison sentence for a Thanksgiving 2021 drunk driving crash that killed two women.
fromThe Mercury News
2 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.
more#drunk-driving
#traffic-accident
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromPadailypost
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Man gets 10 years for killing two people in while evading police at high speeds

Ramon Sanchez was sentenced to 10 years for killing two people while fleeing police.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromPadailypost
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Man gets 10 years for killing two people in while evading police at high speeds

Ramon Sanchez was sentenced to 10 years for killing two people while fleeing police.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.
more#traffic-accident
#traffic-incident
fromJackson Heights Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested for causing a fatal collision that killed 23-year-old Justin Diaz in East Elmhurst.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Driver charged in Los Altos Hills crash that left bicyclist dead

A driver faces vehicular manslaughter charges for being distracted and causing a fatal collision with a bicyclist in Los Altos Hills.
NYC politics
fromJackson Heights Post
2 months ago

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

An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested for causing a fatal collision that killed 23-year-old Justin Diaz in East Elmhurst.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Driver charged in Los Altos Hills crash that left bicyclist dead

A driver faces vehicular manslaughter charges for being distracted and causing a fatal collision with a bicyclist in Los Altos Hills.
more#traffic-incident
#police-chase
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

O.C. man stole Legos from an Albertsons, killed woman during high-speed pursuit, prosecutors allege

A man on the run from theft charges caused a fatal accident during a police chase, leading to serious felony charges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

O.C. man stole Legos from an Albertsons, killed woman during high-speed pursuit, prosecutors allege

A man on the run from theft charges caused a fatal accident during a police chase, leading to serious felony charges.
more#police-chase
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Cars

Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others

A woman was indicted for the fatal July car crash that killed NFL player Khyree Jackson and two teammates.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Cars

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.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Day Around the Bay: Suspect ID'd In Deadly SoMa Multi-Car Crash

Trump has pardoned January 6th defendants and commuted sentences, altering perceptions of that event.
Jia Lin Zheng is the suspected driver in a deadly crash in SoMa, now jailed for manslaughter.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose teen arrested following weekend fatal crash in Walnut Creek

A 16-year-old driver was arrested for vehicular manslaughter following a fatal crash that killed a juvenile in Walnut Creek.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

A man faces manslaughter charges after crashing into another motorist during a high-speed police pursuit linked to a shoplifting incident.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australian Man Gets Two Months in Jail for San Mateo County Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Two

An Australian tourist, Luke Nardini, received a light sentence for causing a fatal head-on crash due to driving on the wrong side of the road.
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago
New York City

Cop, a Las Vegas mass shooting 'hero,' killed in crash driving to work, CA officials say

A Compton man has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the fatal accident of police officer Chad Swanson, a local hero.
Swanson died after being involved in a crash caused by unsecured items falling from a truck.
fromConsequence
7 months ago
San Francisco

Josh Klinghoffer charged with vehicular manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer is facing a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
7 months ago

Brooklyn Resident Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter After Fatal Bicyclist Accident

A Brooklyn man faces vehicular manslaughter charges after hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving impaired.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Health

Suspect in collision that killed Alameda Sheriff dispatcher remains out of jail after debate over failed alcohol test

Lynnette Davis avoids jail amid DUI-related charges after debate on alcohol detection science.
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