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Deadly Car Accident
The California Highway
Patrol reported two new accidents yesterday evening – one of them fatal. The
fatal accident occurred around 5:50pm in Pine Grove. Jerry Hudson, a resident of Fair
Oaks, was driving a 2007 Harley east bound on Pine Grove Volcano Road at an unknown
speed and failed to negotiate a curve. He crossed the westbound lane and
ran off the road. Hudson
struck a dirt embankment and was ejected from the vehicle. Another accident
occurred on Jackson Valley Road.
The subject failed to negotiate a turn in the roadway and traveled onto the
shoulder, striking a fence. No injuries were reported.
Wreck on 88 Near Carson Drive
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Icy conditions contributed to the downfall of a 1971 Volkswagon Beetle Monday night. A Pioneer man was driving eastbound on Hwy 88 west of Carson Drive at about 35 – 40 mph – according to the Highway Patrol report, too fast for the icy roadway. The driver lost control of his car and began sliding back and forth over both lanes. Ultimately, the VW Bug hit the ditch and rolled onto its side. The CHP report says the driver complained of pain to his shoulder and back – he was taken to SutterAmador Hospital for treatment. The Bug looks to have suffered moderate injuries as well.
Unbelted Passenger Injured in Minor Accident
An unbelted passenger was injured in a minor accident on Highway 88 near Carriage Way on Tuesday evening. According to the California Highway Patrol, a young Stockton couple were having an argument in their car Tuesday evening around 4PM when the 18-year old male passenger grabbed the car’s steering wheel and turned it sharply to the right. The female driver pulled the steering wheel back, causing the car to spin counterclockwise and run off of Hwy 88 and down an embankment. The vehicle had only minor damage, and the driver suffered only minor injuries. The passenger was not wearing his seatbelt and struck the dash with his chest. He was transported to Sutter Amador with moderate injuries. Bill Lavallie contributed to this story
E-Mail Scams Using FBI Logo
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center is issuing an alert that they have received an increasing number of reports of fraudulent schemes misrepresenting the FBI in e-mail messages – usually related to lottery endorsements and inheritance notifications. The fraudulent e-mails use pictures of the FBI Director, FBI seal, letterhead, and/or banners, making them look legitimate. Other scams representing the FBI claim to be from the FBI’s domestic as well as overseas offices. The schemes cover a range from threat and extortion e-mails, Web site monitoring containing malicious computer program attachments, and online auction scams. Using the FBI's name can be effective in intimidating and convincing the recipient the e-mail is legitimate. The FBI wants you to know that the agency does not send out emails soliciting information from citizens. Please be cautious of any unsolicited e-mail referencing the FBI, FBI Director, or any other FBI official endorsing any type of Internet activity. If you have experienced this situation, please notify theInternet Crime Complaint Center by filing a complaint at www.ic3.gov.
Big Rig Accident Ties Up Hwy 88
A big rig driver escaped injury yesterday morning when the loaded hay truck he was driving slid on icy pavement, overturned and was hanging off a cliff on Hwy 88. According to the California Highway Patrol, the Fresno driver was westbound on Hwy 88 near Mormon Emigrant Trail at a speed of 35 – 40 miles per hour. The driver said he saw the ICY warning sign and slowed, but it was too late. The truck began to slide and the driver lost control as the trailer flipped on its side. The tractor section of the truck then struck an embankment and overturned as well. The accident occurred at 5 am yesterday morning and the overturned truck blocked both lanes. It took crews a couple of hours to right the truck and clear the road for traffic. There were several ice-related accidents last weekend, and now this accident yesterday. A warning to anyone driving in the upcountry- The very cold nights we’re having are creating extremely icy conditions on Hwy 88 – please allow plenty of time to reach your destination and driving carefully!
New Information Regarding the Hwy 88 Multi-Vehicle Collision Released
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Travel Trailer Accident On Highway 88
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Inmate Firefighters To The Rescue
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The Long Road to Modernization
In a
round-table meeting, some key details were worked out regarding a sales tax initiative set for the November
Ballot that would designate funding for the partial consolidation and
modernization of Amador
County’s fire fighting
forces. Several top public officials joined the Amador Fire Protection
Authority last Thursday to ask questions and debate with members of the AFPA
board, who were discussing the draft county ordinance and relative ballot
language for the funding proposal. At the start of the meeting, Supervisor Richard Forester put forth his
concern that the County’s long adhered-to goal of a consolidated fire
department had been abandoned,Amador
County, but the first
priority of the AFPA is to provide 24-hour paid fire personnel at each of the
county’s fire stations, which will, for the time being, remain under various
authorities.
“Right now, what we need is paid firefighters in Amador County. In the overall picture, these departments will merge as they get stronger. This is the first step,“ said Sutter Creek Fire Chief Butch Martin.Jackson, and the Amador Fire Protection District were also working on a Joint Powers Authority Agreement. The next step will be to take the draft ordinance back to the cities for review, and any comments or proposed changes are to be submitted to County Administrative Officer Terri Daly by May 29th. By June 10th, the ordinance should be ready to be submitted to the Supervisors, who have to approve it before it goes on the November Ballot. “I am excited about this proposal. I can see how it would benefit the whole county,” said Commissioner Lee Ard of Ione, at the close of the meeting. which he felt would jeopardize voter support of the ballot initiative. AFPA members responded that consolidation is still a long term goal for Members of the board went on to indicate that the Ione and Jackson Valley Fire Departments were in the process of finalizing an agreement to merge, and Sutter Creek,
Holiday Weekend Brings Vehicle Accidents
A notable
accident occurred on westbound 88 near Kirkwood.
According to CHP reports, a Banta, California
resident was driving his 2005 Ford Expedition at an unsafe speed for the
slippery roadway surface. He lost control of his vehicle and began to slide out
of control. The vehicle then
proceeded across the westbound lane and through an open area in the snow bank.
The vehicle rolled over on its roof and proceeded to “slide like a sled”
approximately 100 to 150 feet through trees and forest. The vehicle came to an
abrupt stop after striking a large tree. It was necessary to use a heavy tow
truck to retrieve the vehicle from its resting place. Luckily, no injuries were
reported, but either way—a close call.