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Driver knocks down light pole in SLO

Written on 29 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed into a light pole, knocking it down, on Sunday afternoon in San Luis Obispo. It is suspected the driver swerved to avoid another car that unexpectedly entered the person’s lane, police said. The driver... (Continue reading)

Alleged drunk driver flees after hitting fire hydrant in SLO, video

Written on 6 May, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into a fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning before fleeing the scene. The vehicle was later found, along with a group of men who had been drinking downtown, though... (Continue reading)

BMW crosses Highway 101, crashes into truck on Cuesta Grade

Written on 2 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A black BMW sedan crashed into a box truck on Tuesday morning on Highway 101 on the Cuesta grade, injuring two people and slowing traffic. Shortly before 9 a.m., the BMW was headed southbound on the grade... (Continue reading)

Car slams into semi-truck in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JoSH FRIEDMAN A driver slammed into the back of a semi-truck in San Luis Obispo Monday afternoon, causing major damage to the person’s car.  The driver of a sedan drovw into the back of the truck on south Higuera... (Continue reading)

Person extricated after crash outside Motel 6 in SLO

Written on 19 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crash outside of Motel 6 in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday totaled two cars and resulted in firefighters extricating one person from a vehicle. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a crash on Calle Joaquin... (Continue reading)

Man dies in head-on crash in Orcutt

Written on 4 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A wrong-driver died after causing a head-on collision in Orcutt Monday evening that also severely injured the other driver.  Shortly before 7 p.m., a man was driving the wrong way on southbound Highway 135 about a half-mile... (Continue reading)

Person rescued after car crashes into creek in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued a person from a creek in rural Arroyo Grande after a vehicle plunged into the body of water Wednesday morning.  At about 6:40 a.m., the vehicle crashed into a creek near the intersection of Huasna... (Continue reading)

Vehicle slams into Pismo Beach motel room

Written on 8 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed a Ford SUV into a room at the Quality Inn in Pismo Beach Tuesday afternoon.  Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the Quality Inn on 5 Cities Drive, according to... (Continue reading)

Driver extricated following crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo fire personnel extricated a driver trapped in a vehicle turned over on its side following a crash Thursday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ramona... (Continue reading)

SLO firefighters free driver trapped following crash

Written on 25 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two cars collided on the Los Osos Valley Road overpass in San Luis Obispo early Wednesday morning, leaving one driver tapped inside a vehicle. At about 3:30 a.m., a caller reported a two car crash collision on... (Continue reading)