The
California Highway Patrol is reporting a total of 29 people were killed in
traffic accidents statewide over the holiday weekend. That's down from 42
deaths last year during the same period, from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m.
Saturday 11:30 AM with drunk-driving arrests up, climbing to 1,016 from last
year's total of 1,003. Locally, roadways were wet, icy and snow covered as
local law enforcement and emergency services responded to multiple ACCIDENTS on
Hwy 88 in the upcountry areas.
This Head on crash occurred on an icy curve on
Hwy 88 and sent 4 people to the hospital. One victim was flown out by
helicopter and three others were taken out by American Legion ambulance.
The key contributing
factor was the slick icy patch on the curve where the white car, a Porsche,
lost control and collided with the Jeep. Accidents continued through out
the weekend and last night. The winter storm warning continues through noon
today meaning roadways will continue to be treacherous. Remember the CHP’s advice: Always check road
conditions, slow down, buckle up and avoid driving icy, snowy roads if possible.