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‘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.’...
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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
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PG&E Workers Hailed as Heroes for Saving a Life in Marin Co.
Two PG&E workers are being hailed as heroes after they reportedly saved at least one life while on the clock Thursday night.
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Californian Becomes 1st Black Patient to Receive Full Face Transplant
A California man became the first black patient — and oldest patient — to receive a full face transplant, Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital said Thursday, after a 16-hour procedure several months ago. Robert Chelsea, 68, of Los Angeles — who suffered burns to over 60% of his body and face after his car was struck by a drunk driver...
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Car Crashes Into Front Yard in El Cajon
NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez is in El Cajon where a suspected drunk driver crashed into a front yard of a house, but this is not the first time this happens to this home.
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Woman Convicted of DUI, Killing Lyft Passenger Sentenced
A 22-year-old woman convicted of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a Lyft passenger vacationing in San Diego was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars Wednesday.
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Family of Victim in Deadly DUI Crash Wants Max Sentence for Driver
Family and friends of three people at the center of a deadly crash packed a downtown San Diego courtroom Tuesday for the sentencing of the drunk driver who caused the collision.
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San Diego Woman Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed Tourist Using Rideshare
A San Diego woman pleaded guilty Wednesday for driving under the influence and causing a collision that killed a San Francisco man who was using a rideshare company while in town for a wedding.
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CHP Motorcycle Officer Recovering After Being Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
A CHP officer is recovering after being hit by a suspected drunk driver. NBC 7’s Allison Ash has more.
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Suspected Drunk Driver Cracks Tree in Half in Ocean Beach Crash
A suspected drunk driver was arrested after slamming into a tree in Ocean Beach early Wednesday.
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Several Kids Injured in Chain Reaction Crash Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver
A Scion driven in oncoming lanes by a suspected drunk driver collided with a truck and was then broadsided by minivan, sending several children and adults to the hospital.
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Several Kids Injured in Chain Reaction Crash Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver
NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports from the scene of the crash.
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The Oceanside Dispatch Center Has Lost Three Team Members in the Last Year
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, where the American public honors its dispatchers nationwide, NBC 7’s photojournalist Elroy Spatcher, and reporter Danica McAdam spoke to dispatchers who’ve recently had to answer tough calls concerning their team members.
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The Oceanside Dispatch Center Has Lost Three Team Members in the Last Year, But Still Answers the Call
NBC 7 reporter Danica McAdam and photojournalist Elroy Spatcher spoke to team members at the Oceanside Dispatch Center during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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Teen Killed on 405 Freeway Life Celebrated
The community of North County is celebrating the life of a teen who was killed in a car accident at the beginning of the month.
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Teen Killed in Crash on 405 Remembered for Faith and Service
A North County church community is remembering a teen killed in a car accident over the weekend for his devotion to faith and service.
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Teen Killed in Crash on 405 Remembered for Faith and Service
NBC 7’s Dave Summers spoke to a San Marcos family grieving the loss of their teenage son while recovering from injuries of their own.
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Rideshare Passenger Killed in DUI Crash Was Visiting from SF
The rideshare passenger killed over the weekend when a suspected drunk driver barreled into his car was in town for a wedding, his family says.
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Rideshare Passenger Killed in DUI Crash Was Visiting from SF
NBC 7’s Omari Fleming spoke with friends and family of the victim.
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Driver in Fiery Crash That Killed 2 Seeks to Shift Blame
A driver that set off a chain reaction accident involving an off-duty San Diego Police Detective that killed two and seriously injured another, looks to shift blame for deaths.