-
‘Falling': North County Family's Tragedy, Dangers of Drunk Driving Profiled in CHP Documentary
A new documentary released by the California Highway Patrol profiles a Valley Center family destroyed by a driver who got behind the wheel while drunk. The documentary provides yet another example of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, and tells the victim family’s story through the words and heart of one of the agency’s own officers. “It’s called ‘Falling.’...
-
CHP Releases Documentary ‘Falling' Based On North County Family
In 2017 a Valley Center family were the victims of a deadly drunk driving crash in Austin, Texas. A documentary released by the California Highway Patrol shared their personal story on the dangers of drinking and driving, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan
-
CHP Officer Offers Good Advice Ahead of the Holiday Weekend
If you’ve been out and about lately, you’ve noticed there is still quite a big difference on the roads, especially during rush hour. But with fewer cars, do all the same rules apply on the road?
-
Ask a CHP Officer – Do Same Rules Apply During COVID?
There’s still a big difference on the road and NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews speaks with a CHP officer to get you up to speed.
-
Demonstrators in East Oakland Demand Justice for Erik Salgado
Demonstrators gathered in Oakland Monday demanding justice for Erik Salgado, a 23-year-old man who was shot and killed by CHP officers over the weekend, one block away from his middle school and one block away from where his mother lives.
-
What's Up: CHP Officer on Road to Recovery
One CHP officer has a few surgeries left after a horrible motorcycle crash. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has what’s up.
-
Community Raises Funds for CHP Officer Recovering After Nasty Crash
The community is rallying behind a CHP officer severely injured on the job and raising funds to help support his family while they nurse him back to full health.
-
Community Raising Funds for CHP Officer Recovering From Crash
NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes spoke to the injured officer and his wife.
-
1 Dead as Vehicle Collides With Ambulance Assisting Car Crash on I-15
After a vehicle crashed on Interstate 15 in the Pala Mesa area on Thanksgiving morning, the incident took a deadly turn as a second car crashed into paramedics assisting the first vehicle.
-
CHP Officer Rushed to Hospital After Crash on SR-78
A California Highway Patrol officer suffered major injuries in a crash that shut down a busy North County freeway for at least four hours Tuesday.
-
Uber Passenger Struck by Patrol Vehicle After Jumping Over 101 Freeway Median, CHP Says
An Uber passenger was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol car after he jumped over a median on the 101 Freeway and ran across lanes early Monday in Encino, according to the CHP.
-
1 Dead in Fiery Crash Involving Semi-Truck on SB I-5
One person died in a fiery crash Monday morning after a car was struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton, the California Highway Patrol said.
-
Bicyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Suspected Hit-and-Run Crash in Ramona
A bicyclist was airlifted from a field in Ramona Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run crash, the California Highway Patrol said.
-
Ask a CHP: Questions You May Have About California's Highways
With so many drivers on the road in Southern California, it’s likely you’ll see something and wonder, “Is that legal?” We ask the experts.
-
Gunman Fired More Than 100 Rounds in CHP Officer Killing
An ex-convict who fatally shot a California Highway Patrol officer and wounded two other officers in Riverside this month fired at least 100 rounds from a rifle before he was killed, police said Thursday.
-
Ask a CHP: One Rule Drivers Don't Know
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews spoke with CHP Officer Mark Latulippe to learn the secret rules of the road. In this episode, she asks, “What is one rule that most drivers don’t know about?”
-
Ask a CHP: Do I Have to Let Drivers in My Lane?
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews spoke with CHP Officer Mark Latulippe to learn the secret rules of the road. In this episode, she asks, “Do I have to let other cars merge into my lane?”
-
Ask a CHP: How to Handle Road Rage
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews spoke with CHP Officer Mark Latulippe to learn the secret rules of the road. In this episode, she asks, “What should I do if a driver near me has road rage?”
-
Ask a CHP: Is It Illegal to Sneak Through a Meter?
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews spoke with CHP Officer Mark Latulippe to learn the secret rules of the road. In this episode, she asks, “Is it illegal to sneak through a meter?”
-
Ask a CHP: How to Avoid a Speeding Ticket
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews spoke with CHP Officer Mark Latulippe to learn the secret rules of the road. In this episode, she asks, “If you see me speeding, is it too late?”