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#drunk-driving

Mother killed in drunk driving crash in Santa Rosa ID'd; worked for Sonoma Co. Probation Department

A mother and probation officer was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver while picking up her daughter.

Mom killed in crash with accused drunk driver, CA cops say. Unlicensed man arrested

A drunk driver ran a red light, resulting in the death of a mother and serious injuries to her daughter and others.

It's just a damn shame': Woman gets 4 years for killing two people out celebrating their wedding anniversary

A drunk driver was sentenced to four years in prison for killing a couple celebrating their anniversary, raising concerns over the leniency of the sentence.

Accused drunk driver runs over, kills woman while doing circles on beach, CA cops say

A suspected drunk driver was arrested for fatally running over a woman on a beach while driving in circles at high speed.

Suspect charged in wrong-way Fremont crash that killed pedestrian

A Sunnyvale man pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter after a crash that killed a heroic father while he shielded a coworker.

LI motorist, 30, killed in fiery smash-up with drunk driver: cops

A motorist was killed in a crash involving a drunk driver on Long Island, highlighting ongoing issues with intoxicated driving.

Mother killed in drunk driving crash in Santa Rosa ID'd; worked for Sonoma Co. Probation Department

A mother and probation officer was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver while picking up her daughter.

Mom killed in crash with accused drunk driver, CA cops say. Unlicensed man arrested

A drunk driver ran a red light, resulting in the death of a mother and serious injuries to her daughter and others.

It's just a damn shame': Woman gets 4 years for killing two people out celebrating their wedding anniversary

A drunk driver was sentenced to four years in prison for killing a couple celebrating their anniversary, raising concerns over the leniency of the sentence.

Accused drunk driver runs over, kills woman while doing circles on beach, CA cops say

A suspected drunk driver was arrested for fatally running over a woman on a beach while driving in circles at high speed.

Suspect charged in wrong-way Fremont crash that killed pedestrian

A Sunnyvale man pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter after a crash that killed a heroic father while he shielded a coworker.

LI motorist, 30, killed in fiery smash-up with drunk driver: cops

A motorist was killed in a crash involving a drunk driver on Long Island, highlighting ongoing issues with intoxicated driving.
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#discovery-bay

17-Year-Old Arrested After Crashing Truck Into Discovery Bay Security Booth, Killing Guard

A teen driver, facing vehicular manslaughter charges, crashed into a security booth, killing a security guard, in a tragic late-night accident.

17-year-old arrested after Discovery Bay car crash kills guard in security booth

A teenager crashed into a security booth, killing one guard and injuring another, resulting in his arrest for vehicular manslaughter.

17-Year-Old Arrested After Crashing Truck Into Discovery Bay Security Booth, Killing Guard

A teen driver, facing vehicular manslaughter charges, crashed into a security booth, killing a security guard, in a tragic late-night accident.

17-year-old arrested after Discovery Bay car crash kills guard in security booth

A teenager crashed into a security booth, killing one guard and injuring another, resulting in his arrest for vehicular manslaughter.
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#hit-and-run

Hayward man charged in Oakland fatal hit and run where victim's leg was severed by stolen car

Jose Gonzalez was arrested for vehicular manslaughter after crashing a stolen SUV that killed a man.

Man charged in Oakland hit-and-run that left teen dead, mother injured

A man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 17-year-old girl.

Driver sought in hit and run death of Oakland 17-year-old girl is arrested

A man has been arrested and charged for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland, causing the death of a 17-year-old girl.
The suspect, Agusto Matias, was allegedly driving under the influence and fled the scene after the accident.

Pedestrian and dog killed in Santa Cruz County hit-and-run ID'd

A pedestrian, Ryan Fairrington, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Santa Cruz County, with the driver turning himself in subsequently.

Woman pleads guilty to Capitola hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter

Aurora Lopez pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run in a fatal incident, avoiding trial.

After winning in court, Alameda County DA throws out vehicular manslaughter case; defendant's man bun may have saved him

Prosecutors dismissed the case against Jose Perez due to insufficient evidence despite earlier claims of solid proof.

Hayward man charged in Oakland fatal hit and run where victim's leg was severed by stolen car

Jose Gonzalez was arrested for vehicular manslaughter after crashing a stolen SUV that killed a man.

Man charged in Oakland hit-and-run that left teen dead, mother injured

A man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 17-year-old girl.

Driver sought in hit and run death of Oakland 17-year-old girl is arrested

A man has been arrested and charged for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland, causing the death of a 17-year-old girl.
The suspect, Agusto Matias, was allegedly driving under the influence and fled the scene after the accident.

Pedestrian and dog killed in Santa Cruz County hit-and-run ID'd

A pedestrian, Ryan Fairrington, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Santa Cruz County, with the driver turning himself in subsequently.

Woman pleads guilty to Capitola hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter

Aurora Lopez pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run in a fatal incident, avoiding trial.

After winning in court, Alameda County DA throws out vehicular manslaughter case; defendant's man bun may have saved him

Prosecutors dismissed the case against Jose Perez due to insufficient evidence despite earlier claims of solid proof.
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#road-safety

Suspect charged with running red light at 80 mph, killing Oakland man

A man has been charged in a New Year's Eve crash that killed a 21-year-old, emphasizing the risks of reckless driving.

Australian Man Gets Two Months in Jail for San Mateo County Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Two

An Australian tourist, Luke Nardini, received a light sentence for causing a fatal head-on crash due to driving on the wrong side of the road.

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.

Woman sentenced to 4 years for 2020 fatal East Bay crash

A woman was sentenced to four years for vehicular manslaughter after a deadly crash in Contra Costa.
Camel will be eligible for early release in 2026.

Suspect charged with running red light at 80 mph, killing Oakland man

A man has been charged in a New Year's Eve crash that killed a 21-year-old, emphasizing the risks of reckless driving.

Australian Man Gets Two Months in Jail for San Mateo County Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Two

An Australian tourist, Luke Nardini, received a light sentence for causing a fatal head-on crash due to driving on the wrong side of the road.

Tourist gets 2 months in jail for fatal wrong-way crash in Redwood City

An Australian tourist received two months in jail after causing a fatal accident by driving on the wrong side of the road.

Woman sentenced to 4 years for 2020 fatal East Bay crash

A woman was sentenced to four years for vehicular manslaughter after a deadly crash in Contra Costa.
Camel will be eligible for early release in 2026.
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Dublin: Driver pleads to 10 years in Valentine's Day fatal DUI hit-and-run crash

Manteca resident pleads no contest to vehicular manslaughter, receiving a 10-year sentence.
#criminal-justice

Bay Area woman whose rampage after boyfriend killed man denied parole

Heather Anne Howell was denied parole for a second time due to her reckless behavior and lack of remorse after causing an innocent man's death.

Hayward: Man gets 2-year prison term in DUI crash where DA's office mistakenly didn't file murder charge

A prosecutor's error led to reduced charges against a DUI driver, impacting the severity of his punishment.

Bay Area woman whose rampage after boyfriend killed man denied parole

Heather Anne Howell was denied parole for a second time due to her reckless behavior and lack of remorse after causing an innocent man's death.

Hayward: Man gets 2-year prison term in DUI crash where DA's office mistakenly didn't file murder charge

A prosecutor's error led to reduced charges against a DUI driver, impacting the severity of his punishment.
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#legal-proceedings

Oakland man charged with misdemeanor in San Leandro fatal crash

Roling Hernandez-Dezleiva faces charges for vehicular manslaughter after causing a fatal crash by running a red light and speeding.

Australian tourist sentenced to 60 days in jail for fatal wrong-way crash near La Honda

Luke Nardini received a two-month jail sentence for a fatal wrong-way crash caused by confusion over international driving laws.

25-Year-Old Redwood City Man Convicted In Street-Racing Collision Death of Peninsula Couple

A man pleads no contest in a fatal street racing incident, facing up to nine years in prison after two parents were killed in the crash.

Oakland man charged with misdemeanor in San Leandro fatal crash

Roling Hernandez-Dezleiva faces charges for vehicular manslaughter after causing a fatal crash by running a red light and speeding.

Australian tourist sentenced to 60 days in jail for fatal wrong-way crash near La Honda

Luke Nardini received a two-month jail sentence for a fatal wrong-way crash caused by confusion over international driving laws.

25-Year-Old Redwood City Man Convicted In Street-Racing Collision Death of Peninsula Couple

A man pleads no contest in a fatal street racing incident, facing up to nine years in prison after two parents were killed in the crash.
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Day Around The Bay: West Portal Driver Allegedly Mixed Up Gas And Brake Pedals

Accidental vehicular manslaughter leads to serious implications for a 78-year-old woman.
An investigation unfolds involving a San Jose councilmember accused of inappropriate conduct.
Allegations against a District Attorney raise concerns over potential misuse of power.
California's new minimum wage for fast food workers shows positive economic trends without losses.
#public-safety

Sunday bicycle ride in Williamsburg turns fatal

A bicyclist, Luis Mendez, was killed in Williamsburg by a driver charged with multiple offenses, underscoring cycling safety concerns in NYC.

Woman falls from truck doing 'donuts,' which hits and kills her, California cops say

A woman was killed after falling from a pickup truck doing 'donuts', which subsequently hit her, leading to the driver's arrest.

Deputy pleads no contest to vehicular manslaughter in killing of 12-year-old boy in high-speed off-duty crash

A sheriff's deputy pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter after killing a 12-year-old boy in a high-speed crash.

Driver charged after his boxes spilled onto the freeway and a police officer fatally crashed

A driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a police officer and mass shooting survivor.

Sunday bicycle ride in Williamsburg turns fatal

A bicyclist, Luis Mendez, was killed in Williamsburg by a driver charged with multiple offenses, underscoring cycling safety concerns in NYC.

Woman falls from truck doing 'donuts,' which hits and kills her, California cops say

A woman was killed after falling from a pickup truck doing 'donuts', which subsequently hit her, leading to the driver's arrest.

Deputy pleads no contest to vehicular manslaughter in killing of 12-year-old boy in high-speed off-duty crash

A sheriff's deputy pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter after killing a 12-year-old boy in a high-speed crash.

Driver charged after his boxes spilled onto the freeway and a police officer fatally crashed

A driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter after causing a crash that killed a police officer and mass shooting survivor.
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Cop, a Las Vegas mass shooting 'hero,' killed in crash driving to work, CA officials say

A Compton man has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the fatal accident of police officer Chad Swanson, a local hero.
Swanson died after being involved in a crash caused by unsecured items falling from a truck.
#traffic-accident

Horrid NYC crash caught on video as pedestrian killed by high-speed chain reaction

A red-light-blowing driver caused a tragic chain-reaction crash, leading to one pedestrian's death in Harlem.

Man charged in 2023 alcohol-related fatal collision on Fremont freeway

A driver has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence following a fatal wrong-way crash that killed a 23-year-old woman.

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving.

Horrid NYC crash caught on video as pedestrian killed by high-speed chain reaction

A red-light-blowing driver caused a tragic chain-reaction crash, leading to one pedestrian's death in Harlem.

Man charged in 2023 alcohol-related fatal collision on Fremont freeway

A driver has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence following a fatal wrong-way crash that killed a 23-year-old woman.

Driver surrenders in fatal bike crash in Los Altos Hills

A 64-year-old man, Mesfin Mekonnen, was arrested for allegedly killing a bicyclist due to distracted driving.
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#josh-klinghoffer

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer faces a wrongful death lawsuit and misdemeanor charge after allegedly hitting pedestrian Israel Sanchez while on his phone.

Josh Klinghoffer charged with vehicular manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer is facing a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter in death of Alhambra man

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter following a fatal collision with pedestrian Israel Sanchez.

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer faces a wrongful death lawsuit and misdemeanor charge after allegedly hitting pedestrian Israel Sanchez while on his phone.

Josh Klinghoffer charged with vehicular manslaughter

Josh Klinghoffer is facing a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter in death of Alhambra man

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter following a fatal collision with pedestrian Israel Sanchez.
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San Jose: Woman fatally struck after falling out of truck doing donuts

A woman died in an alcohol-related driving incident in San Jose, emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving stunts.

Driver charged in Los Altos Hills crash that left bicyclist dead

A driver faces vehicular manslaughter charges for being distracted and causing a fatal collision with a bicyclist in Los Altos Hills.
#brooklyn

Brooklyn Resident Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter After Fatal Bicyclist Accident

A Brooklyn man faces vehicular manslaughter charges after hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving impaired.

Man And Teen Killed in Car Crash, Brooklyn Driver Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

Brooklyn man charged with vehicular manslaughter in fatal crash
Crash occurred when driver attempted to pass vehicles in a no-passing zone

Brooklyn Resident Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter After Fatal Bicyclist Accident

A Brooklyn man faces vehicular manslaughter charges after hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving impaired.

Man And Teen Killed in Car Crash, Brooklyn Driver Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

Brooklyn man charged with vehicular manslaughter in fatal crash
Crash occurred when driver attempted to pass vehicles in a no-passing zone
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#dui-crash

Suspect in collision that killed Alameda Sheriff dispatcher remains out of jail after debate over failed alcohol test

Lynnette Davis avoids jail amid DUI-related charges after debate on alcohol detection science.

Hayward man sentenced to probation, rehab in 2021 DUI crash that killed former KTVU news director

A Bay Area man has been sentenced to probation and an alcohol rehabilitation program for a DUI crash that killed former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder.
Michael Williams pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter and admitted to drinking four beers and four shots before the crash.
Williams has completed the rehabilitation program, been sober for months, and is described as a heartfelt, contrite individual.

Suspect in collision that killed Alameda Sheriff dispatcher remains out of jail after debate over failed alcohol test

Lynnette Davis avoids jail amid DUI-related charges after debate on alcohol detection science.

Hayward man sentenced to probation, rehab in 2021 DUI crash that killed former KTVU news director

A Bay Area man has been sentenced to probation and an alcohol rehabilitation program for a DUI crash that killed former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder.
Michael Williams pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter and admitted to drinking four beers and four shots before the crash.
Williams has completed the rehabilitation program, been sober for months, and is described as a heartfelt, contrite individual.
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#san-francisco

Infant dies days after 3 family members were killed in San Francisco bus stop crash

Tragic incident involving an SUV crash in San Francisco leads to the death of an infant and his family members.
Suspected driver, a 78-year-old woman, faces charges of felony vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving.

A woman is arrested in fatal crash at San Francisco bus stop that killed 3 people

78-year-old woman arrested for fatal crash
Charges include felony vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving

Hundreds attend vigil for parents, child killed in SF West Portal crash

Community in San Francisco's West Portal mourns after fatal crash involving 78-year-old driver
78-year-old woman arrested on three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter after crash in San Francisco

Infant dies days after 3 family members were killed in San Francisco bus stop crash

Tragic incident involving an SUV crash in San Francisco leads to the death of an infant and his family members.
Suspected driver, a 78-year-old woman, faces charges of felony vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving.

A woman is arrested in fatal crash at San Francisco bus stop that killed 3 people

78-year-old woman arrested for fatal crash
Charges include felony vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving

Hundreds attend vigil for parents, child killed in SF West Portal crash

Community in San Francisco's West Portal mourns after fatal crash involving 78-year-old driver
78-year-old woman arrested on three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter after crash in San Francisco
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#rebecca-grossman

2 children dead; Rebecca Grossman says she's no murderer. Justice is now in the hands of the jury

Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman killed two boys while impaired by alcohol and Valium.
Jury must decide if Grossman is guilty of murder or lesser charges based on different levels of negligence.

Rebecca Grossman guilty in killing of two young brothers

Rebecca Grossman found guilty in the killing of two young brothers after hitting them with her speeding Mercedes.
Grossman, co-founder of Grossman Burn Foundation, faces 34 years to life in prison.

Did Rebecca Grossman commit murder? Prosecutors say she alone struck two boys with her SUV

Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman committed double murder by racing her Mercedes SUV and hitting two brothers in a crosswalk.
To secure a second-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove Grossman acted with implied malice and knew the dangers of driving at high speed.

2 children dead; Rebecca Grossman says she's no murderer. Justice is now in the hands of the jury

Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman killed two boys while impaired by alcohol and Valium.
Jury must decide if Grossman is guilty of murder or lesser charges based on different levels of negligence.

Rebecca Grossman guilty in killing of two young brothers

Rebecca Grossman found guilty in the killing of two young brothers after hitting them with her speeding Mercedes.
Grossman, co-founder of Grossman Burn Foundation, faces 34 years to life in prison.

Did Rebecca Grossman commit murder? Prosecutors say she alone struck two boys with her SUV

Prosecutors allege Rebecca Grossman committed double murder by racing her Mercedes SUV and hitting two brothers in a crosswalk.
To secure a second-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove Grossman acted with implied malice and knew the dangers of driving at high speed.
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#sentencing

She was my first real friend in this town': Man sentenced for killing woman in Oakland crash, incident where Fremont cops fatally shot teen

Rico Tiger was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend and another woman.
Tiger accepted a plea deal for convictions of attempted murder, assault, and vehicular manslaughter.

Brentwood: Driver in 2021 fatal crash receives 4-year jail term

Peter Constantine sentenced to four years in jail for killing woman in crash
Constantine pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter charge

She was my first real friend in this town': Man sentenced for killing woman in Oakland crash, incident where Fremont cops fatally shot teen

Rico Tiger was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend and another woman.
Tiger accepted a plea deal for convictions of attempted murder, assault, and vehicular manslaughter.

Brentwood: Driver in 2021 fatal crash receives 4-year jail term

Peter Constantine sentenced to four years in jail for killing woman in crash
Constantine pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter charge
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Driver who struck LA sheriff's recruits in deadly crash pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter

The driver who plowed into a group of sheriff's recruits in Los Angeles, killing one and injuring 24, has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter.
The driver acknowledged being behind the wheel at the time of the incident and claims he fell asleep at the wheel.

'Nobody stopped': Who struck two brothers in a crosswalk? Murder trial begins for L.A. socialite

A murder trial has begun for Rebecca Grossman, who is accused of fatally striking two children in a crosswalk with her vehicle.
Grossman is charged with second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and hit-and-run driving resulting in death.

Woman arrested in connection to deadly wrong-way crash in South San Francisco

A woman was arrested in connection to a deadly wrong-way collision on Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco.
The collision occurred when the woman was driving on the wrong side of the road and collided with another vehicle.
The woman has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and is currently in custody.

Day Around the Bay: Heat Wave Keeps Cooking, Wednesday Expected to Be Even Hotter

Heat wave to continue for seven days with potential record-breaking temperatures in Death Valley.
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