Fiery Fatal Head-On Crash Shuts Down Highway 152 Near GilroyState Highway 152 near Gilroy is expected to be closed until 11 p.m. after a head-on crash killed one driver and seriously injured another.

Why is 152 closed in Gilroy?

Fiery Fatal Head-On Crash Shuts Down Highway 152 Near GilroyState Highway 152 near Gilroy is expected to be closed until 11 p.m. after a head-on crash killed one driver and seriously injured another.

Is California 152 a truck route?

Special Route Restrictions Highway 152 between Watsonville and Gilroy is the only State route in Santa Cruz County with these special restrictions. There are NO special route restrictions for Highway 17. View the California Truck Network Map for more details (Santa Cruz County is part of District 5).

How do I get a California Highway Patrol accident report?

Call us at 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247) for non-emergency purposes, like accident reports, tow questions, CHP office locations, vehicle theft tips, community outreach programs.

How long is Pacheco Pass?

It runs for 106 miles (171 km) between SR 1 in Watsonville and SR 99. It’s said to be haunted (or cursed) and this stretch of road is reported to have the most fatal accidents in the state.

Where are the most traffic accidents?

Most car accident fatalities happen on rural roads, according to a study published in 2013 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Fewer deaths occur in urban areas—though the gap between the two has narrowed since the beginning of the 2000s.

How many miles is Highway 152?

104.4 miCalifornia 152 / Length

Is California Highway 152 open?

No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.

What mountain range is Pacheco Pass?

the Diablo Range
Pacheco Pass, elevation 1,368 ft (417 m), is a low mountain pass located in the Diablo Range in southeastern Santa Clara County, California. It is the main route through the hills separating the Santa Clara Valley and the Central Valley.

What happened on Hwy 152?

Big Rig Carrying Frozen Chickens Crashes Near GilroyState Highway 152 in Santa Clara County reopened in both directions after a big rig carrying frozen chickens overturned Sunday morning.

Is Highway 152 open at Pacheco Pass?

Highway 152 Lanes Reopen At Pacheco Pass Following Big Rig Crash, Brush FireLanes were opened up along state Highway 152 at the Pacheco Pass Monday afternoon after a brush fire caused by a big rig crash closed the highway in both directions in the morning.

Is there a fire on Highway 152 in Gilroy CA?

Brush Fire Stops Traffic Along Highway 152 East Of Gilroy, At Least 80 Acres ScorchedTraffic is moving again on state Highway 152 east of Gilroy as firefighters battle an 80-acre brush fire in the area Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Who was the driver killed in the Highway 152 rollover crash?

The Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Office has identified a driver killed in a rollover collision along Highway 152 as Oliverio Garcia Contreras, 64, of Los Banos, according to Deputy Daryl Allen. Read More