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By Liz Kellar | Staff Writer
Authorities have released the identity of a man killed in a solo vehicle crash Jan. 8, following an open records request by The Union.
Paul Dale McCoy, 70, of Hayward, was the only occupant of the vehicle, which was found around 8 a.m., 100 feet down an eastbound embankment of Interstate 80 near Highway 20, reports stated.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, pending toxicology results, said Nevada County Sheriff’s Capt. Jeff Pettitt.
“Our guess is it was a medical issue or he fell asleep,” said Frank Newman, a lieutenant with the California Highway Patrol, at the time. “It didn’t appear he tried to get out of the car.”
Submitted to The Union
The Nevada County Deputy Sheriff’s Association announced its continued endorsement of Bill Smethers for sheriff, according to a release. Another release from Nevada County Farm Bureau announced that organization’s endorsement of Smethers as well.
Members of the association have worked with both candidates in varying capacities. While both candidates possess strong qualities and have had great successes, Smethers remains the choice of the membership.
While both candidates have campaigned on a platform of change, the association said in the release Smethers will create the most positive change for the office and for the community.
By Liz Kellar | Submitted to The Union
This was a tumultuous year for Nevada County on a number of fronts, with COVID-19 causing disruptions in the criminal justice system and causing major changes in how law enforcement handles arrests and detentions. Some would argue, too, that a marked spike in opioid overdose deaths could be linked to COVID. But violent deaths remained big news all year. Here are the top five stories for 2020:
1. Fentanyl overdoses spark community concern
Over the last several years, deaths related to opioid overdoses have risen sharply across the nation, and COVID-19 may be amplifying that trend both nationally and in Nevada County.
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