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ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Officials clear the charred remains of a motorhome at the scene of a crash Thursday at South Avenue and Rowles Road about a mile south of Vina. ByAndreByik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter VINA A 70-year-old man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel of a motorhome Thurs- day before he hit a metal rail at a railroad crossing on South Avenue at Rowles Road, causing his attached car trailer to veer into the path of an oncoming vehi- cle, which struck the trailer, a California Highway Patrol officer said. The eastbound motorhome continued on, striking a util- ity pole and downing power lines about 8:20 a.m., officer Jake Bushey said. An ensuing fire destroyed themotorhome and burned a nearby tree before firefighters knocked down the blaze. The 70-year-old man, and the man driving a Hyundai Sante Fe west on South Av- enue that struck the jack- knifed trailer carrying a car, which detached from the mo- torhome in the crash, suf- fered minor injuries. Both were taken to Enloe Medical Center in Chico. The names of both driv- ers were not immediately re- leased at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. Bushey said the mo- torhome driver said he fell asleep, but that had not been confirmed by officials at the scene. Drugs and alcohol were ruled out as factors in the crash that forced officials to close a strip of South Av- enue for about three hours. Officials also stopped trains from traveling through the area as they investigated and cleared the scene, which is about a mile south of Vina. Multiple agencies, includ- ing Caltrans, Corning police, Corning Fire Department, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protec- tion and Union Pacific Rail- road responded the wreck. SOUTH COUNTY VINACOLLISION SNARLS ROADS Staff Reports RED BLUFF A Red Bluff man wanted on a dis- tributionofchildpornographywarrantwasarrested Wednesday at Antelope Boulevard and Sale Lane. Michael Ray Robertson, 54, was wanted on a fed- eral felony warrant and considered armed and dan- gerous, according to a California Highway Patrol news release. He was arrested without incident and booked into Tehama County Jail after a Red Bluff CHP officer recognized the vehicle Robertson was known to drive. Officer Andrew VanHeen, who was performing traffic control at the Adobe Road Interstate 5 on- ramp after downed utility lines fell across all lanes of the freeway, saw an orange Honda Element en- tering southbound I-5, which had been reopened for about 10 minutes, according to a CHP news release. VanHeen, who recognized the vehicle from a wanted poster, then caught up to the southbound HondanorthofAntelopeBoulevardandspottedRob- ertson sitting in the front passenger seat, according to the release. VanHeen then positioned his vehicle behindtheHondaasitexitedthefreewaytowardAn- telope Boulevard. While waiting at a red light, the Red Bluff officer coordinated a felony stop with other CHP officers, Red Bluff police, and the Tehama County Sheriff's Department, according to the release. The Honda, driven by Robertson's wife, stopped in a left turn lane at Antelope Boulevard and Sale Lane, where officials then shut down the intersec- tion to perform "felony stop procedures," according to the release. Robertsonwastakenintocustodyabout5:20p.m., and his wife was questioned and released, according to the release. ARREST Man nabbedin freeway shutdown Staff Reports RED BLUFF The commu- nity honored the memories of fallen law enforcement of- ficials at the 20th annual Te- hama County Peace Officers Memorial Service at Bethel Assembly of God Church on Wednesday. The service featured songs by the Red Bluff High School Concert Choir, words from Tehama County Sher- iff Dave Hencratt, a roll call of fallen officers by Corning Police Chief Don Atkins and a keynote speech by Superior Court Judge Matt McGlynn. The U.S. flag waved high over Bethel Church as chap- lain Gilbert DeLao lead the service in a closing prayer. Peace officersremembered at the service included officer Kevin Tonn, Galt Police De- partment;publicsafetyofficer Keith Lawrence, University of Southern California Public Safety; officer Michael Crain, Riverside Police Department; detective Jeremiah MacKay, SanBernardinoCountySher- iff's Department; Sgt. Loran Baker Jr., Santa Cruz Police Department; detective Eliza- bethButler,SantaCruzPolice Department;Sgt.GilbertCor- tez, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilita- tion; Sgt. Leonard Luna Jr., Hawthorne Police Depart- ment; officer Jon Coutchie, Laguna Beach Police Depart- ment;andcorrectionaldeputy JeremyMeyst,TulareCounty Sheriff's Office. MEMORIAL Fallen officers remembered at 20th annual service in Bethel Church ANDRE BYIK — DAILY NEWS The Tehama County Peace Officers Memorial Service gives tribute to the fallen officials. By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter REDBLUFF The city's 17th annual American Can- cer Society Relay For Life event is scheduled to be- gin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Vista Prepatory Academy. "If you had the ability to create a world with more birthdays, would you do it," co-event chair- woman Julie Williams asks. The 24-hour event brings the community to- gether to honor individuals who have fought bravely against the merciless disease of cancer. Survivors, their families and all those who have been affected by cancer come together to walk, run and camp out around a track to create a united net- work or support and dedication. Last year's event raised around $120,000 and was attended by about 1,000 people. The event begins with a survivor lap, an inspir- ing time when survivors are honored by partici- pants in support of their fight. One of the most memorable events during the night is the Luminaria Ceremony where everyone has the opportunity to light candles and take a mo- ment to honor those who have beaten the disease, those who are still fighting and those who have cou- rageously fought but have lost their lives to cancer. During this year's event hair cuts will be avail- able on site for those who wish to donate their hair for cancer patients or receive a hair cut for a do- nation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, games and raffles. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a great day of fun for a great cause. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay For Life starts Saturday Opinion............A4 Puzzles............B5 Classifieds......B8 Lifestyles........A5 Community.....A3 Weather ........ A10 Index............... ## INDEX The Tehama County Elections Department is reminding resi- dents the last day to register to vote is Monday. PAGEA9 JUNE 3 ELECTION Lastdaytoregister to vote is May 19 A Youth Carnival will be held at North Side Park in Corn- ing 10a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday with games and food. PAGE B1 FUNDRAISER Corning Youth Bowlers hosting Youth Carnival Outrage grows over alleged treatment delays and falsified records at veterans facilities linked to deaths. PAGE A7 VETERANS VA secretary: Report due within 3 weeks Initiative aims to smooth out boom-and-bust cycles of state budgeting and pay off long-term debt. 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