Big Bear Lake, CA, May 4, 2013 - The Arrowhead office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Saturday, May 4 in the San Bernardino Mountains. The CHP has found sobriety checkpoints to be an effective tool for ensuring safe travel. The operations augment existing patrols and usually … [Read more...]
CHP Offers Start Smart Class
Posted on 01/09/2013 Written by
Sacramento, CA, January 9, 2012 - Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death among teenagers across the United States and in California. Each year, thousands of young drivers and their passengers are killed in collisions. Designed for newly licensed teens and their parents, the CHP offers Start Smart, a two-hour driver safety education … [Read more...]
“Headlight” Signs To Be Removed From Highway 18
Posted on 11/12/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 12, 2012 - The “Daytime headlight section” signs recently installed on State Route 18 are being removed. A Caltrans spokesperson stated that although some mountain residents would like to see the signs remain in place, others have concerns about the cost of a citation and the impact on visitors who might not know … [Read more...]
Big Bear Man Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle
Posted on 10/24/2012 Written by
Mentone, CA, October 24, 2012, 9am - On October 23, 2012 at about 6:40pm, a 61 year-old man from Big Bear was walking southbound across Mentone Boulevard north of Crafton Avenue in Mentone and was struck by an eastbound 2000 Acura. Paramedics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene. The name of the man will be released once positive … [Read more...]
Emergency Services Day
Posted on 10/11/2012 Written by
Running Springs, CA, October 11, 2012, 6am - The Running Springs Fire Department and CHP will team up with other Emergency Services agencies to host “Emergency Services Day” for community residents and guests on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10am until 2pm. Emergency equipment displays and demonstrations will take place along Hilltop … [Read more...]
SR-18 Accident Victim Identified
Posted on 10/02/2012 Written by
Skyforest, CA, October 2, 2012, 11:00am - The man who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Skyforest on Highway 18 has been identified. According to the San Bernardino County Coroner, last Friday evening, when CHP officers arrived on scene they found 55 year old Martin Harding of Running Springs with upper and lower body trauma. He was … [Read more...]
New Daylight Headlight Section On SR-18
Posted on 09/28/2012 Written by
Crestline, CA, September, 28, 2012, 6am - Caltrans is in the process of installing nine “Daylight Headlight Section” signs at various locations on State Route 18 from Crestline Cutoff to the Big Bear Dam. Caltrans worked in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol to install the new signs, which will enhance safety for mountain drivers … [Read more...]
Age Well Drive Smart Class
Posted on 09/11/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 11, 2012, 8am - The California Highway Patrol is hosting an Age Well Drive Smart class for senior drivers. Medical advances and better choices are allowing people to live longer more active lifestyles. As a result California’s older population is now one of the fastest growing driver groups. The Age Well … [Read more...]
Caltrans Asks Motorists To Move Over Or Slow Down Near Work Zones
Posted on 08/23/2012 Written by
Sacramento, CA, August 23, 2012, 8:00am - Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and construction industry contractors are calling on all Californians for their help in the ongoing effort to make highway work zones less dangerous for workers by moving over one lane, if it’s safe to do so, or slowing down when passing a maintenance or … [Read more...]
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near Baldwin Lake
Posted on 08/20/2012 Written by
Big Bear City, CA, August 20, 2012, noon - A 32-year-old citizen of Great Britain was killed in a traffic accident late Friday afternoon, August 17, 2012. Ian Anthony Ferguson, was operating a rented motorcycle, traveling on State Route 18 in the Baldwin Lake area. His motorcycle drifted into the oncoming lane and collided with a small … [Read more...]
