A new study says laws that ban texting while driving don’t reduce accidents and might actually increase the risks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s released its findings today in Kansas City.The insurance industry group compiled data from California, Louisiana, Minnesota and Washington immediately before and after driver texting was banned. The study found the […]
CHP to review pursuit policy after deadly accidents
After the two deadly auto accidents involving CHP chases in downtown San Jose in the past three months, the agency is conducting a review of its statewide policy regarding pursuits. Currently, the California Highway Patrol policy states that officers must pursue any vehicle that doesn’t stop when ordered to the side of the road. In […]
San Jose man killed in motorcycle accident
San Jose– Samuel Ventura 63 of San Jose was killed Thursday in a motorcycle accident in San Jose, police said. The accident occurred around 8:20 a.m. on northbound Almaden Expressway and Branham Lane, according to San Jose police. At the time, the motorcyclist was riding a Harley Davidson behind a white pickup truck, Officer Jose […]
Bicyclist killed in hit and run accident in San Jose
San Jose – An unidentifed 25-year-old man on a bicycle was struck and killed in an apparent hit and run yesterday morning in San Jose, a police spokesman said. Someone called police at about 6:50 a.m. to report finding a man on the side of the road at Zanker and Los Esteros roads in the […]
Top 100 highest risk gas pipelines disclosed by PG&E
PG&E’s 100 highest risk natural gas transmission pipelines in the Bay Area include pipe links in seven places in Alameda County and two in Contra Costa County, the utility company disclosed Monday. Responding to public demand for more information after a deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion, top utility executives said they released an internal list, […]
