CRIME & SAFETY
One person killed in crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria
One person has been killed in a crash on Highway 1 near Black Road, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The post One person killed in crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
2 Critically Injured in Collision Involving Big-Rig, Compact Car in Santa Maria
Two people were critically injured Tuesday night in a collision involving a big-rig and a compact car, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The crash at East Stowell Road and Nicholson Avenue occurred at about 7 p.m. when the car pulled in front of a large semi tractor-trailer, said Sgt. Jason Zichuhr.
Semi tractor and trailer crash hospitalizes three people in Santa Maria on Tuesday
Crews responded to a crash between multiple vehicles including a large commercial semi tractor and trailer that hospitalized three people on Tuesday evening, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The post Semi tractor and trailer crash hospitalizes three people in Santa Maria on Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Jury Convicts Santa Maria Man of Attempting to Murder Police Officer
A Santa Maria man faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted in Santa Barbara County Superior Court of attempting to murder a police officer and other charges stemming from an incident in November 2020. The Santa Maria jury also convicted Dustin Morales, 31, of assault with a semiautomatic firearm...
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office awards Lompoc Corporal John Reyna with Victim Service Award
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office awarded Corporal John Reyna with the Victim Service Award, according to the Lompoc Police Department. The post Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office awards Lompoc Corporal John Reyna with Victim Service Award appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Strawberry Truck Driver Left In a Jam After Load Not Secured Properly
A load of strawberries inadequately tied down avoided becoming smashed roadkill in Santa Maria but served up a reminder about California Highway Patrol educational seminars. Stacks of boxes tipped off the flatbed truck as it entered Highway 101, with a picture showing the load precariously perched over the roadway. “Thankfully,...
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