seatbelts
Road Beat: Mitsubishi Outlander GT, A high value alternative
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 10:51pm
When tested exactly three years ago, I called the Mitsubishi Outlander a high value, bang for the buck CUV. Now with compact, small-midsize CUVs all costing in the mid $30K range and more, the Mitsubishi stands out even more as my extremely loaded three rows of seats Outlander GT stickered for $36K all in including the boat from Japan. While the price is up a minuscule three percent, additional content and improvements have increased the value quotient. And that quotient grows as inflation would have boosted the price by at least six percent.
Deadly crash near Walker claims life of South Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 6:00pm
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today released the names of the three people who died in a head-on collision on Highway 395 near Walker Sunday.
Just after 3:30 pm. on June 30, a Nissan Pathfinder heading south on Highway 395 collided head-on with a northbound Toyota Tacoma.
The driver of the Toyota died at the scene and has been identified as Russell Martin Roeben, 76, of South Lake Tahoe. The other occupant in that vehicle was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno. CHP said both were wearing seatbelts
Baby and two adults die in collision on Highway 50 east of Placerville
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:14am
One baby and two adults died in a two-car collision on Highway 50 Tuesday evening east of Placerville.
On January 15, 2019 at approximately 6:27 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the crash near the Camino Heights Drive intersection. They say a 51-year-old man from Fremont, Calif. was driving a 2005 Volvo 560 westbound at a speed around 60 mph. At the same time, a 39-year-old Pollock Pines, Calif. man was heading eastbound in a 2017 Subaru Impreza at approximately 65 mph.
Summer heat no match for passion and fireworks of these romantic blockbusters
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 11:28am
Event Date:
September 7, 2018 - 7:00pm TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra’s 13th SummerFest concludes with a commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. The concert opens with Alex Eisenberg’s virtuosic performance of the beautiful Bruch “Violin Concerto #1.” Then, fasten your seatbelts for the extraordinary drama and emotional power of Verdi’s “Requiem,” presented by a mighty 66-voice chorus, large orchestra, and amazing soloists.
Location
St. Theresa Catholic Church
1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 17.2068" N, 119° 58' 32.772" W
See map: Google Maps
New laws for drivers in California start January 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 10:00pm
With the new year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2018.
NHP joins others to focus on drivers without seatbelts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 10:07pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol will be joining other law enforcement agencies, looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing their seatblets as well as children not properly secured in booster seats.
Deputies and troopers across the state will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations through December 2, 2017 in their "Joining Forces" campaign to save lives. .
Click it or Ticket campaign on Nevada roadways
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 9:11pm
Through the end of May, the Nevada Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies have launched Click it or Ticket, an campaign to educate motorists on seatbelt usage. During this time, officers will be joining forces and watching for drivers and occupants in vehicles who are not wearing their seatbelts and/or children who are not properly secured in car or booster seat(s). Law enforcement will be stopping drivers for traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations if unbuckled.
Crash in Douglas County claims life of Reno man
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 4:49pm
A 69-year-old Reno man died from injuries sustained in a crash on US395 at Jakes Hill in Douglas County on Wednesday, February 15.
The Nevada Highway Patrol's preliminary investigation indicates that Donald David Chisholm was traveling northbound on US395 just north of China Springs at approximately 4:21 p.m. when his Ford Fusion went off the roadway. Mr. Chisholm then overcorrected to the left, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and cross over the double yellow lines into the path of a southbound Ford Expedition.
Driver's name released in fatal Kingsbury Grade crash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:14am
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released the name of the driver killed in Friday's head on collision on Kingsbury Grade that also injured South Lake Tahoe residents.
NHP targeting drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 9:37pm
Nevada law enforcement agencies are "Joining Forces" from May 16 through June 1, looking for drivers and their passengers who are not buckled up while on the road.
They will also be checking to ensure children are properly in car or booster seat(s).
Troopers, deputies, and officers will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations throughout Northern Nevada.
Woman dies in single vehicle rollover accident in Washoe Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 6:37pm
One woman died and a man was taken to the hospital by Care Flight after a single car rollover accident in the Washoe Valley early Friday morning.
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to the accident on I-580 north of Bellevue Drive at 6:12 a.m on March 4, 2016.
Fatal car crash near Glenbrook
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 4:54pm
Two cars collided on Highway 50 near Glenbrook at 9:40 p.m. Friday, January 16, leaving a Los Angeles man dead.
The Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers investigating the crash say a Silver 2009 Toyota Corolla, driven by Carlos Ortega Gomez of Mexico, was traveling eastbound. A white 2014 Subaru Impreza driven by 59-year-old Carson City resident Virgilio Ballesteros was traveling westbound in the slow lane.
One dead, four injured, and five cars damaged in crashes at SR88 and Mottsville Lane
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 9:15pm
Two separate accidents at the intersection of SR88 and Mottsville Lane on Friday night left one woman dead and three injured.
Gardnerville resident Janis Hill, 64, died when her BMW entered the intersection at the same time as a Ford Taurus driven by 22-year-old Holly Ducoing of Carson City. The two cars collided and then hit a Honda SUV driven by Minden resident Robin Owens, 64, who was stopped at the intersection.
Hill had been traveling eastbound on Waterloo Lane and Ducoing was southbound on SR88 approaching the intersection with Mottsville Lane.
Increased law enforcement for Click-it or Ticket campaign in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 8:14pm
Douglas County and Lyon County Sheriff's Officers are joining law enforcement from around the state in a Click It or Ticket campaign to remind motorists that seat belts save lives and that failing to buckle up can result in costly ticket fees.
Illinois woman identified in crash that killed South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Hounsell
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 7:11pm
Laura Fisher of Washington, Illinois has been identified as the third victim in Saturday's single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 50 in Churchill County that also claimed the life of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne.
The 33-year-old Fisher was visiting the Hounsells.
The Nevada Highway Patrol investigation details indicate a white 2004 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Minden resident Mark Hounsell, 42, was traveling westbound on US Highway 50. Six other occupants were in the vehicle including his wife Jeanne, 34, Fisher, four children.
Wrong way driver through Washoe Valley causes crashes, leaves one dead
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 1:33pm
One man died after being hit by a wrong way driver early Sunday morning on I580 in Washoe Valley.
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to head on crash with multiple secondary crashes on the northbound land near Bellevue Road at 2:15 a.m. on June 14.
34-year-old Jackie Contreras of Carson City was driving his 1995 Honda Accord with the headlights off in a southbound direction in the left northbound lane when he hit a 1999 Ford Expedition.
Zero tolerance in South Lake Tahoe during Click it or Ticket Campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:48pm
Once again, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31, including one of the busiest travel weekends of the year that kicks off the summer season.
Teen killed in Fernley head on collision
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 6:51am
A 19-year old Silver Springs teen was killed Sunday after the car she was driving was hit by another near Fernley High School.
At approximately 12:05 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers were called to the scene of a two vehicle head-on collision that occurred on US50 Alternate near Lyon County mile marker 11.
Carson City car accident claims life of 82 year old woman
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 7:41pm
Leatrice Drew of Dayton was killed Saturday when the car she was riding in drove off the roadway near E. Nye Lane. Her husband, 83 year old Daniel Drew, was driving the car westbound on US50 when it, for an unknown reason, the car went off the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder. He lost control and the car rolled.
The Drew vehicle landed back on its wheels in the ditch at the intersection of US50 and E. Nye Lane. It is unclear if Mr. and Mrs. Drew where wearing their seatbelts properly before the accident.
Snow Sports Safety Tips: A Message From Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 5:46pm
Wintertime in Tahoe means skiing and snowboarding for visitors and locals alike. Few other places on earth have the abundance of snow sports opportunities that we enjoy in the Tahoe basin. With all the excitement and fun, we can sometimes forget the few simple measures that can help us prevent the occasional, but largely avoidable injuries.
Consider the following when you’re headed out to your favorite resort so that your après ski plans do not include a trip to the ER.
