Fatal Accident on Highway 12: A fatal accident on Highway 12 left a pickup truck driver dead after colliding with a big rig near Guard Road in San Joaquin County. CHP has diverted westbound traffic, and the eastbound shoulder remains open. The investigation is ongoing to determine if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Accident in La Habra: A La Habra police officer is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident at the Lambert Road and Walnut Street intersection. The crash, involving a minivan, has raised concerns about traffic safety at this busy location. The CHP is investigating the incident, and the community has expressed support for the officer.

San Leandro Accident: In San Leandro, a crash and fire on I-880 were caused by a prior freeway shooting. The incident, which occurred Tuesday night, blocked traffic for over two hours. Although the driver and passenger were not injured, the vehicle crashed into the median and caught fire. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and no arrests have been made.

Tragedy in West Hollywood: In West Hollywood, a 68-year-old man died following a road-rage incident after a minor parking lot collision. The altercation led to the arrest of Ramon Casas, 48, who is charged with murder. Casas is held on a $2 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Traffic Accident in Apple Valley: A fatal traffic accident on Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley caused the road to be closed. The crash between a sedan and an SUV resulted in the death of the sedan’s driver and the hospitalization of two SUV occupants. Firefighters requested a helicopter to airlift one injured person to a trauma center. The road is closed between Central and Navajo Roads for the investigation.

Tragedy at UC Santa Cruz: The investigation into the UC Santa Cruz bus accident that resulted in the driver’s death reveals that human error was the cause. Despite recent inspections and adequate bus condition, the driver failed to adjust the steering properly. The final report will be released soon following a safety audit of the campus bus fleet.

Police Chase in Santa Barbara: A teenager was arrested in Santa Barbara after stealing an SUV and crashing it in a parking lot. The incident left two people with minor injuries and led to multiple charges against the young driver.

Truck Overturns in Atascadero: The California Highway Patrol responded to a rollover accident in Atascadero, where a driver escaped unharmed after losing control of his vehicle. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.