Crime & Safety

California Highway Patrol’s Busy July 4th Weekend; Fatal Accidents, Motorists Speeding At Over 100 MPH

The CHP Golden Gate Division said its officers were investigating four fatal traffic collisions including a solo crash.

(Credit: Renee Schiavone)

BAY AREA (CBS SF) — Even with many San Francisco Bay Area residents having chosen to stay close to home over the July 4th holiday, the California Highway Patrol said its officers had a busy three-day weekend with deadly crashes and dozens of motorists speeding in excess of 100 mph.

The CHP Golden Gate Division said its officers were investigating four fatal traffic collisions including a solo crash that claimed the life of 29-year-old Jose Valdez of Vallejo.

Read more at CBS San Francisco: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/07/07/california-highway-patrols-busy-july-4th-weekend-fatal-accidents-motorists-speeding-at-over-100-mph/

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