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Sergeant Alvies Seriously Injured in Highway Crash | Chico News
Detective Sergeant John Alvies, a hero on the beat, was critically injured in a high-speed crash near Rio Bonito Road—just after midnight—while returning from assisting Gridley Police. The suspect, Amie Kucera, allegedly drove under the influence and struck Alvies’ patrol car, leaving him with life-threatening injuries requiring multiple surgeries. Passengers in her vehicle also suffered harm. Now recovering in intensive care, Alvies is surrounded by community support as the Paradise Police Officer’s Association rallies for fundraising and healing. The CHP investigates the DUI crash, while…
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