Articles Tagged With ‘Collision’


A collision is an event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other for a relatively short time. Although the most common colloquial use of the word “collision” refers to incidents in which two or more objects collide, the scientific use of the word “collision” implies nothing about the magnitude of the force.

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Driver crashes into cars while fleeing CHP

A driver crashed into multiple cars on Highway 101, ran vehicles off the roadway and traveled the wrong way on the highway while fleeing California Highway Patrol officers in a cross-county chase on Monday. Officers eventually caught the suspect and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman killed in crash in Los Olivos

A 53-year-old Paso Robles woman died Saturday after she veered off Highway 154 in Los Olivos in an attempt to avoid a collision between a stolen Jeep and a donkey. About 5:30 a.m., Peter Franklin of Solvang was driving westbound... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita woman killed in crash identified

The Santa Margarita woman killed in a head on collision on Highway 58 has been identified as Denise Lyn Fox, 56. Shortly after 6 p.m., Fox was driving her Toyota sedan eastbound about a half mile outside Santa Margarita when... (Continue reading)

Person killed in Santa Margarita crash

A woman died Saturday after an oncoming drunk driver drove into her lane and caused a head-on collision. At the time of the crash, traffic on Highway 58 was heavy because of attendees leaving a concert at the Pozo Saloon.... (Continue reading)

DUI driver knocks down power line on Highway 41

A woman suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a power pole Wednesday night, bringing down a live wire on Highway 41. Authorities closed the highway in both directions between Atascadero and Morro Bay. [KSBY] Around 8:45 p.m., an... (Continue reading)

CHP searching for driver who hit Arroyo Grande runner

The California Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run suspect who caused an Arroyo Grande woman to be hospitalized with major injuries. The victim of the crash is a long-distance runner. [KCOY] On Friday morning, Jana Hayashi, 22, was on... (Continue reading)

Teen killed in three-vehicle collision

CORRECTION: The teen who died was driving in a car with Gino Lopez. One person died and four were injured in a three car drunk driving accident on the Cuesta Grade Friday evening. At about 8:30 p.m., Gino Lopez, 21,... (Continue reading)

Paraglider gets tangled in Templeton power lines

A paraglider crashed into a power pole in Templeton and became tangled in power lines early Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded and rescued. The paraglider was not electrocuted, but he did suffer injuries. His current condition is unclear. The accident... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in collision with Santa Barbara officer

An off-duty Santa Barbara police lieutenant struck and killed a man who was walking in the fast lane on Highway 101 Tuesday night. The officer tried to avoid the collision, according to the California Highway Patrol. [KCOY] At approximately 10:30... (Continue reading)

North County man rescued hours after plunge into ravine

A Heritage Ranch man spent more than 12 hours trapped in a North County ravine after wrecking his car and suffering serious injuries Friday night. Emergency crews rescued him Saturday morning after the keen eye of a former PG&E worker... (Continue reading)