Thursday, September 3, 2015

Loose Cow on Parrotts Ferry Road

   September 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM:  CHP has been receiving multiple reports of a black cow out on Parrots Ferry Road near Natural Bridges, outside Vallecito.

   Be extra careful if headed that way until they can locate the owner. Do not tell the TROLL. He's a trigger happy kook!

Judge throws out Brady's suspension!!

   In case you haven't heard, the judge in the Tom Brady vs NFL case has thrown out the suspension issued by Roger Goodell.

   Goodell says they will appeal the ruling.

Humpback in Alaska

The Alaska Maritime Wildlife Refuge

Fire in Jamestown

   UPDATE:  This incident remains open today for continued mopup and patrol.

Car overturns into creek

   September 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM:  A car has run off Cottonwood Street at Feretti Road in Groveland and overturned into the creek.

   CHP is responding to the scene. It isn't yet known if there are any injuries.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

CHP presents Start Smart for teens


Cement truck rolls off Hwy 49

  UPDATE at 7:30 PM:  One way traffic control is still in effect, so be extra cautious if headed in that direction.

Traffic collision in Jamestown

   September 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM:  A traffic collision has been reported at Shell Road and Rawhide Road in Jamestown.

   An ambulance and other emergency personnel are en route to the scene.

Hazard: Cow out on Hwy 4 and Pool Station Road

   September 2, 2015 at 4:20 PM:  A cow has been reported out on the roadway at Hwy 4 and Pool Station Road, just below Angels Camp.

   Be extra cautious until CHP can locate the owner. And don't tell the TROLL, please.

Fiery head-on crash on Jackson Highway

   Around 9:30 PM on September 1, 2015 a head-on crash on Jackson Highway near Rancho Murrieta killed both drivers of the cars involved. Others in the vehicles were able to escape the flames.

   A grass fire started as a result of the crash, so Cal Fire also responded to the scene. One vehicle was in the oncoming lane at the time of the crash. The reason is not known at this time.

Collision in Martell

  September 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM:  A white Honda and a beige Ford collided on Hwy 88 and Kennedy Flat Road in Martell.

    An ambulance and other emergency personnel are responding to the scene. Be careful if in that area.

Collision ends with major injuries

   September 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM;  A van was apparently involved in a collision on Hwy 99 northbound at Morada Lane in Lodi.

   A man jumped out of the van and was struck by a big rig while trying to run across the freeway. He was taken to a hospital with major injuries.

Big Rig and car collide in Pine Grove

   UPDATE:  A tow was needed for both the big rig and the car, but no injuries were reported.

Traffic Hazard: Injured deer on Winton Road

   September 2, 2015 at 11:05 AM:  An injured deer has been reported on Winton Road at Skull Flat Road in West Point.

   Use extra caution if in that area until CHP can arrive on scene.

Roadside grass fire in Jenny LInd

   On August 31, 2015 around 8:10 PM CalFire responded to a report of a grass fire on Olive Orchard and Hwy 26 in Jenny Lind.

   Two Cal Fire units and Calaveras Consolidated fire quickly extinguished the blaze, limiting it to just a small spot of vegetation.