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CHP Recognizes Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is partnering with the National Sleep Foundation For Drowsy Driving Prevention Week this month to share tips for preventing dangerous road incidents. Sunday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 11 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, and local law enforcement agencies are offering advice on how to stay safe during tiring drives. Drowsy-driving crashes are commonly associated ...

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Fleeing Suspect Tackled By CHP Officer After High-Speed Pursuit

A suspect wanted for assault on a peace officer was taken into custody after being tackled in Canyon Country by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer.  Around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, a pursuit from the Antelope Valley began heading south on the 14 Freeway involving the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and CHP, according to initial reports.  The original crime ...

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CHP To Launch Maximum Enforcement Period Over Labor Day Weekend

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In a collaborative effort to help ensure the safety of the public as they travel this Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), and Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) are joining forces for a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP).   The tri-state enforcement initiative begins at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, and continues through 11:59 ...

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Man Struck, Killed By Semi-Truck On 14 Freeway Identified

Two-car collision at an intersection. "Fatal Collision Update" overlaid in white and red capital letters with the KHTS and OPO logo -- fatal crash traffic collision identified

The man struck and killed by a semi-truck on the 14 Freeway Saturday night has been identified. Los Angeles resident Walter Ubaldo Rodriguez, 57,  has been identified as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a semi-truck on Saturday night on the 14 Freeway, according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. At about 8 p.m. Saturday, a Freightliner ...

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Bakersfield Man Arrested For DUI After 5 Freeway Crash

A Bakersfield man was arrested for DUI Saturday after he crashed on the 5 Freeway near Castaic. About 5 22 p.m. Saturday, officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office received reports of a solo vehicle traffic collision on the southbound 5 Freeway into the center divider just north of Vista Del Lago near Castaic, according to Officer ...

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Santa Clarita Weekend Crime Sees A Decrease In Arrests

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Santa Clarita weekend crime reports saw a decrease in arrests, but DUI’s still reign as the most popular reason for detainment. Over the weekend, only 10 arrests were made, lower than average for the Santa Clarita Valley, and six of those arrests were for driving under the influence (DUI). There was two more arrests made for alcohol/drugs one of which ...

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68 Dead, Over 1,000 Arrested By CHP Over Fourth Of July Weekend

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Over the Fourth of July weekend during the Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) there were 68 people dead due to car crashes, according to California Highway Patrol. “The results of this MEP are concerning and reinforce the need for responsible behavior behind the wheel,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee.  “All of these deaths were preventable, and the loved ones they leave ...

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CHP Plans For Maximum Enforcement Period For Memorial Day Weekend

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is set to have a maximum enforcement period this weekend in Santa Clarita in order to enhance safety. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. Friday, the CHP is set to implement a statewide Maximum enforcement period in anticipation of the increased traffic that often accompanies the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.  “The core mission of the CHP is ...

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Santa Clarita Arrests Decrease From Last Week

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Over the weekend, fewer arrests were made compared to the previous week.  Between Friday and Sunday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made 13 arrests, according to weekend arrest logs.  The 13 arrests were a decrease from last weekend’s 20.  Seven of the weekend arrests were misdemeanor drug and alcohol-related ...

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CHP Sobriety Checkpoint In Newhall Tomorrow

On Friday The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall area office is scheduled to be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.  The checkpoint is set to begin at 8 p.m. and conclude around 2 a.m. on Saturday.  CHP is set to announce the location just prior to the operation, according to officials.  Motorists who are ...

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