Big Bear Lake, CA - On Saturday, July 27th, Douglas Hill and his son Casey Hill were hiking the Pacific Crest Trail east from Lake Silverwood. During the hike, Douglas suffered from dehydration and heat related illness. Douglas lost consciousness and Casey used his cell phone to call 911. San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's helicopter, 40King5, responded to the GPS … [Read more...] about Pacific Crest Trail Air Rescue
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Fourth of July Traffic Plan
Big Bear, CA - To assist with the increased traffic during peak times on the fourth of July (9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) the City of Big Bear Lake, in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, have devised a plan to better accommodate the flow of traffic. This plan will enhance both the visitor and resident experience for … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Traffic Plan
CHP Seeks Assistance Locating Fatal Hit and Run Driver
Running Springs, CA – On January 17, 2019, at approximately 6:38 PM, Arrowhead Area CHP Officers responded to the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision on SR- 330, at the 3,000 foot level. Upon arriving on scene, officers located a body in the northbound lane of SR-330, near the 3000 ft. level. It was determined the pedestrian was struck in the northbound lane … [Read more...] about CHP Seeks Assistance Locating Fatal Hit and Run Driver
Stolen Property Found During Traffic Stop
Big Bear Lake, CA - On November 19th at approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck hauling a trailer near the intersection of Big Bear Blvd. and Summit Blvd. The truck had no license plate and the trailer displayed an obstructed plate. The truck was occupied by the driver, identified as Dennis Lee, and two … [Read more...] about Stolen Property Found During Traffic Stop
Fatal Traffic Collision in Running Springs
Running Springs, CA - On Tuesday, November 13, at approximately 2:15 pm, Arrowhead Area CHP Officers responded to the scene of a solo vehicle traffic collision on SR-18, east of Soutar Drive in Running Springs. The male driver, a resident of Fontana CA, was driving a silver 2002 Toyota Tacoma Pickup, eastbound on SR-18 at an unknown speed. For reasons still under investigation, … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Collision in Running Springs