One individual lost their life in a tragic motorcycle collision on Highway 101 close to Main Street in Fortuna, CA, reported on November 11, 2024.

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In a shocking incident at a Fairfield shopping center parking lot, a man was fatally struck and run over multiple times by a driver, leading to his death, according to California law enforcement officials. The tragic event unfolded at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, when the driver of a Dodge pickup truck collided with the pedestrian and proceeded to run over him several times before fleeing the scene. A quick-thinking motorist witnessed the horrifying act and followed the fleeing driver while alerting the police. The authorities managed to apprehend 25-year-old Vakautakava Tangitau shortly after, arresting him on murder charges without any complications. The motive behind Tangitau's violent actions remains unclear, and the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed. Police are urging anyone with further information to come forward and contact them at 707-428-7300. The incident occurred in Fairfield, which is situated approximately 45 miles southwest of Sacramento.

On Saturday afternoon, a tragic accident on the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach led to the closure of several lanes. The incident, which occurred in the eastbound lanes around 2:30 p.m., prompted an immediate response from the California Highway Patrol. In light of the ongoing investigation and the need for wreckage removal, a SigAlert was declared for the three leftmost lanes. The lanes were subsequently reopened by 6:40 p.m.

A man has been taken into custody after a fatal DUI hit-and-run accident that occurred on Friday night in Rancho Cordova, as reported by officials. The incident, which took place near the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and Borderlands Drive, involved a collision between at least two vehicles, resulting in the death of a female driver at the scene, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Additionally, three individuals, comprising one adult and two children, were transported to a hospital with minor injuries but are anticipated to make a full recovery, as stated by Metro Fire and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. A 33-year-old man was apprehended and subsequently charged early Saturday morning with felony DUI and manslaughter under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as announced by Sgt. Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office. Initially described as a "possible hit and run" in a social media update by the Sheriff’s Office on Friday night, the suspect's online jail records did not reflect a hit-and-run charge. Currently, the suspect is being held without the option for bail and is due in court on Wednesday. All injured parties were occupants of the same vehicle, Metro Fire confirmed. Authorities, including crime scene and traffic investigators, were present at the location on Friday night. The investigation is being led by the Rancho Cordova Police Department, which operates under contract with the Sheriff’s Office and is staffed by its deputies.

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In a tragic turn of events in Sacramento County, a devastating hit-and-run collision resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to several others, including two children. The incident unfolded on Friday around 9:15 PM when the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of the accident at the intersection of Borderlands Drive and Douglas Road in Rancho Cordova. Among the victims, one adult was critically injured and subsequently declared deceased at the location.