Tag: disaster_accident

Fire crews responded to two burning greenhouses in north unincorporated Morgan Hill Tuesday morning, according to authorities. 

As party-goers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with mariachi music and authentic cuisine this weekend, many will also indulge with their favorite margarita or tequila, then choose to get behind the wheel and drive to their next destination. That’s why this year the Santa Clara County Avoid the 13 DUI Task Force is joining with others across the state and nation to encourage everyone to plan ahead this Cinco de Mayo and not drink and drive, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s office.

Authorities are investigating a collision in west Morgan Hill that sent two children to the hospital, and police think one of the adult drivers involved in the accident was impaired. 

A Morgan Hill police patrol car was involved in a four-car collision at a busy intersection last week, and authorities said an investigation will determine who was at fault in the accident. 

Authorities responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident that slowed traffic on U.S. 101 Friday afternoon, with minor injuries reported. 

Start Smart class to improve teen driver safety

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Corner's office reported Monday that Kayleigh Booten, 20, is the San Martin woman who died when the vehicle she was driving rolled over on Monterey Road early Saturday morning.

Holiday revelers who plan to imbibe alcoholic beverages should make plans that don’t include driving, because police will be cracking down on impaired driving. 

It has been a wet Friday in South Santa Clara County, but city crews and utility providers did not report any significant damage, flooding or other issues associated with the heavy rain and high winds. 

On Oct. 6, the Community Emergency Response Team will start a free training program to educate residents of South Santa Clara County in basic disaster response skills.