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CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
2 California Highway Patrol officers hospitalized after rollover crash in Palmdale
Two California Highway Patrol officers were hospitalized on Saturday after they were involved in a rollover crash in Palmdale. It happened at around 6:45 p.m. on southbound lanes of the 14 Freeway near Barrel Springs Road, according to CHP officials. Circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear, but video posted to social media shows the CHP patrol car as it rolls over and ends up on its side. Both of the officers inside were taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, but neither is believed to have suffered any sort of major injury, according to CHP officers. The CHP vehicle was the only one involved in the crash, according to the department. A SigAlert was issued at around 7:20 p.m. as the crash was investigated. It was lifted just before 9:10 p.m.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
NSW police officer reveals why cops touch your car
A highway patrol officer who has served with NSW Police for two decades has revealed exactly why police touch your car after they have pulled you over. Sergeant Steven Planinic, who works in NSW's Auburn Highway Patrol, appeared on Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie to talk about a Beat The Blue event, an organise that aims to reduce road trauma by educating car enthusiasts. Ahead of the event, Sergeant Planinic, who has worked in the force for 20 years, busted some myths people had about driving rules. Gemma, from Parramatta, called in to the program to ask a question that many Australians had been curious about. 'I'd like to know why is it, when you pull someone over, that you tap the car and leave your fingerprints as you walk off back to your police car,' Gemma asked. The sergeant said there was a reason why police did this, but they didn't love to advertise it. 'We don't really like to tell people why we do it, because of the reason why we do it,' he said. 'And it's about, like you said, your fingerprints on the car. So I will let you use your imagination as to why we'd leave bits of ourselves on someone's car. 'Because, if something doesn't go well, and that person drives off, you've left a mark on that car that they can't refute.' Wippa then asked whether it was deliberate, and Sergeant Planinic confirmed that it was 'very much deliberate'. 'It's a couple things — it's making sure the boot is secure, so no one jumps out of it, and leaving a marker on the car.' Sergeant Planinic confirmed there were many similar procedures in NSW Police's Highway Patrol unit. He said the training was 'extensive' and designed to make sure officers got home safely. Social media users were stunned to learn the reasoning behind the car tap. 'I was today years old when I learnt this,' one said. Another added: 'Police over here in the UK are quite open why they do it. If they, god forbid, were to be shot in the line of duty while carrying out a check on a vehicle. It's so if they catch the offenders in the car, they have the police officers fingerprints, and DNA on the back of the car.' 'I never knew this never took any notice but there you go you learn something new everyday,' another said. In addition to his work as a police officer, Sergeant Planinic is also the president of Beat The Blue, which was founded in 2016. The organisation is holding its fifth event on August 9, where 99 civilians will go head to head with NSW Police officers on a wet skid pan. Sergeant Planinic said in the last five years, officers have won 80 per cent of the match-ups — proving how important safe driving is. All money raised goes to NSW Police Legacy.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Witnesses could have ‘crucial details' for police in fatal Vancouver Island crash: RCMP
The B.C. Highway Patrol is asking people who saw this vehicle prior to a fatal crash near Fanny Bay on July 31, 2025, to come forward. Police are sharing photos of a vehicle driven by an allegedly drunk driver arrested after a fatal crash on Vancouver Island, hoping people who saw the pickup in the lead-up to the collision will come forward. Officers were called to the scene on Highway 19A near Fanny Bay around 4 p.m. on July 31, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol. The driver of a black 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup which was towing a white Minilite RV had 'collided with multiple vehicles and killed a man who was standing at the side of the road,' Mounties said in a statement Wednesday. trailer Police also provided a photo of this trailer, which was being towed by a pickup involved in a fatal crash. The driver was arrested at the scene for impaired driving causing death but was later released. 'Police are looking for witnesses who can fill in crucial details about the minutes and hours before the fatal collision,' the statement said. B.C. Highway Patrol is also asking people to review dash-cam and security video from the area between Fanny Bay Wharf and the Rosewall log sort. 'Southbound drivers in particular may have witnessed important evidence before the collision,' the statement from police noted. Anyone who saw or interacted with the driver before the crash, or who has video that could aid the investigation, is being urged to contact authorities at 250-286-5690 and quote file 2025-1582.
CBS News
31-07-2025
- CBS News
Southbound I-5 near Lathrop closed due to CHP officer-involved shooting investigation
Traffic on southbound Interstate 5 in the Lathrop area is being diverted off of the freeway Thursday morning due to an officer-involved shooting investigation. Exactly what time the incident happened is unclear, but California Highway Patrol announced just before 1 a.m. that traffic was being diverted at Louise Avenue. CHP confirmed that they were investigating an officer-involved shooting, but did not provide further details. Manteca police are helping with the investigation. No estimated time of the freeway reopening has been given.
The Herald
09-07-2025
- The Herald
Eastern Cape police intercept suspected drug dealer
A swift response by the highway patrol unit in Nxuba ( Cradock) to a tip-off led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man allegedly found in possession of a large consignment of Mandrax tablets destined for distribution in KwaNojoli (Somerset East) . Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said police had received reliable information on Tuesday regarding a planned drug delivery from Gqeberha to KwaNojoli. 'The intelligence was immediately operationalised, and a vehicle check point conducted along the N10 national road. 'During the operation, a minibus taxi matching the description provided was intercepted and searched,' he said. 'Inside, police discovered a bag belonging to the suspect, [allegedly] containing 1,030 Mandrax tablets.' McCarthy said the suspect was arrested on the spot for dealing in drugs. He is expected to appear in the KwaNojoli magistrate's court soon. The Herald
