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Coroner rules deadly Cuesta Grade crash a suicide

February 15, 2011 1:38 PM

The San Luis Obispo County Coroner's Office has ruled January's deadly crash on the Cuesta Grade a suicide. The Coroner has identified the driver as 41-year-old Jesus Valenzuela, of Grover Beach. The Coroner, along with the California Highway Patrol, have ruled his death a suicide. They say on... more »
Deadly high speed chase could be alcohol related

August 9, 2010 9:45 PM

Investigators believe alcohol is a factor in a deadly high speed pursuit through Orcutt over the weekend. 40-year old Erik Bagby of Santa Maria was killed after crashing his truck early Sunday morning. The chase began in Old Town Orcutt around 1 a.m. Officers noticed the man was driving... more »
Surveillance photos released of hit and run suspect

April 9, 2010 5:50 PM

California Highway Patrol investigators have released surveillance photos of the man accused of causing a deadly crash last weekend in Santa Maria. Investigators say these photos were taken after the crash at Jack in the Box in Orcutt. A person there recognized Betancourt from a prior mug shot that was... more »
One person killed in collision in Santa Maria

April 6, 2010 1:16 AM

Santa Maria police officers say at least one person is dead after two cars collided in the city Monday night. It happened around 7 p.m.at the intersection of College Avenue and Bradley Street, right in front of Fire Station Four. One other person was taken to the hospital... more »