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Another 400-pound bear killed on Highway 101

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

For the third consecutive month, a driver struck and killed a bear on a Central Coast highway. As with an April crash, a 400-pound black bear died on Highway 101. [KCOY] Around 5:50 a.m. Monday, a semi-truck collided with a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man killed in crash identified

Written on 4 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Atascadero man killed in a rollover accident on Highway has been identified as Ronald Joshua Montgomery, 42. Shortly before 3 a.m., Montgomery was driving a Chevy truck southbound on Highway 101 between Santa Barbara Road and Santa Rosa Road... (Continue reading)

Man killed in Atascadero crash

Written on 3 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 41-year-old Atascadero man was killed Friday morning in a rollover accident on Highway 101 between Santa Barbara Road and Santa Rosa Road in Atascadero, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 a.m., the Atascadero man was driving... (Continue reading)

Man dies in Memorial Day ATV crash near Nacimiento Lake

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 30-year-old San Diego man died in an ATV accident Monday near Nacimiento Lake. Authorities have identified the man as Joshua Anthony Buttitta. Shortly after 12 p.m., Buttitta was driving a Yamaha Rhinoa, failed to navigate a turn on a... (Continue reading)

Three cars collide in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A three-car crash in Santa Barbara County’s Windy Gap area sent one vehicle plunging off the road and five people to Cottage Hospital. In all, eight people suffered injuries in the crash, and five had to be extricated from vehicles.... (Continue reading)

Person killed in head-on Highway 1 crash

Written on 26 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

One person died Wednesday in a head-on collision on Highway 1 near Piedras Blancas. Four other people were injured in the crash, two of whom suffered major injuries. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. One car crossed the yellow line... (Continue reading)

Highway 46 crash injures two people

Written on 23 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

An ambulance transported two people to a hospital Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision in northeastern San Luis Obispo County. The crash occurred on Highway 46 at Jack Ranch, according to Cal Fire. Officials have not disclosed the extent of... (Continue reading)

CHP officer injured in crash near Hearst Castle

Written on 20 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An on-duty California Highway Patrol officer suffered a broken collarbone Thursday evening when he crashed on Highway 1 near Hearst Castle. A truck smashed into the side of the CHP cruiser while the officer was attempting to make a U-turn.... (Continue reading)

SLO mechanic wrecks customer’s car, charges client

Written on 9 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

A few hours after a San Luis Obispo couple dropped off their Porsche for an oil change, a mechanic called back and told the couple the car needed a new clutch and its bumper repaired. The mechanic failed, however, to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man who killed bicyclist gets 75 days in jail

Written on 6 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

A 20-year-old Paso Robles man who killed one bicyclist and seriously injured another by reaching for his phone while driving has received a 75-day jail sentence. The defendant was 18 at the time of the crash. [Tribune] On Nov. 28,... (Continue reading)