The number of vehicle thefts in California headed downward in 2017, following two years of increases. The 6.2 percent decline statewide may be attributed to advances in anti-theft technology, aggressive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man dies, children pulled out of vehicle in Merced County crash
A male driver believed to be in his 50s died Tuesday morning after an SUV carrying his family crashed upside down into a canal at the corner of Nickel Road and Sand Slough Road between Los Banos and Merced, CHP Los Banos Officer Dean Emehiser said. Two children between the …
Read More »Vehicle crashes in Winton area orchard after police chase
Merced police and California Highway Patrol were led on a high-speed chase through Merced, Atwater and Winton, authorities said. CHP took over pursuit of a vehicle Saturday night from Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Vehicle rolls off Highway 99, but no major injuries
A 44-year-old man and 71-year-old woman from Livingston were wearing their seatbelts Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, when their car overturned multiple times off Highway 99. There were no serious injuries. … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 dead in vehicle crash in Atwarer
Atwater police and Merced County firefighters respond to the scene of a two car collision Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at the intersection of Juniper Avenue and Valley Street. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police want an armored vehicle. Here’s why.
The Los Banos City Council two weeks ago gave the police department the go ahead to purchase an armored vehicle through a federal government program. Specifically, the Los Banos Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »“Van Y Vienen” Brings Electric Vehicle Ride Sharing To Two Rural Fresno Communities
A new ride share program is bringing the convenience of services like Uber and Lyft to rural valley communities. The service known “Van y Vienen” is aiming to help residents who lack easy transportation options. The program launched Wednesday in Cantua Creek and El Porvenir, two unincorporated communities in western …
Read More »Woman ejected from vehicle during crash on Highway 99 in Merced County
The California Highway Patrol investigates the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 99 just north of Le Grand Road in Merced County, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »California Highway Patrol investigates overturned vehicle in Atwater canal
The California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County respond to the scene of an overturned car in a canal near the intersection of Landram Avenue and Gurr Road in Atwater, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Passenger describes crash involving Merced police vehicle
A passenger of one of the vehicles involved in a crash with a Merced police vehicle describes ehat happened Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at the corner of Olive Avenue and Austin Avenue. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police vehicle involved in 3-car crash
A Merced police vehicle rear-ended a Domino’s pizza delivery car Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at the corner of Olive Avenue and Austin Avenue. Details weren’t immediately available. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Riverbank woman goes missing in Merced County after vehicle wreck
The Merced County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday asked the public to help find a Riverbank woman who reportedly was involved in a crash Tuesday and has not been seen since. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Vehicle Accident on Northbound Hwy 99 At Keyes Rd
CHP and emergency vehicles are on scene of a vehicle accident on northbound Highway 99 at Keyes Road on Saturday afternoon (06-24-17). Video By: Joan Barnett Lee … Click to Continue »
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