MORGAN HILL — Three individuals died Sunday morning in two separate automobile accidents, prompting the Morgan Hill Police Division to warning individuals to drive safely forward of the vacations.
The primary solo accident was reported at 3 a.m. Sunday and concerned a rolled-over automobile that had collided with a number of timber and a fireplace hydrant alongside Third Road and Monterey Street. The motive force of that automobile was pronounced lifeless on the scene, the police division stated in a press launch.
A second unrelated collision occurred simply hours later at 8:44 a.m. on Monterey Street close to Center Avenue. A preliminary investigation discovered {that a} driver of a automobile touring at excessive speeds northbound on Monterey Street misplaced management of their automobile and collided with a automobile driving southbound. Drivers of each autos had been pronounced lifeless on scene.
“As the holiday season approaches, we at the Morgan Hill Police Department want to remind everyone in our community of the importance of safe driving during this festive time of year. Celebrations, gatherings, and travel can bring joy, but they also bring increased risks on our roads,” the division stated in an announcement Sunday.
The division reminded drivers to not drive whereas inebriated or medication, to make sure everybody within the automobile is buckled no matter how far a visit could also be, to decelerate, keep centered and look ahead to pedestrians and to take heed to climate circumstances whereas driving.
“Let’s make this holiday season a time for celebration,” the division stated. “Together, we can ensure our roads remain safe for everyone.”
Initially Printed: December 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM PST
