August 22, 2023 – Nationwide Report®
The California Highway Patrol reported a motor vehicle accident in Santa Cruz on Monday morning. The accident occurred at the exit from northbound Highway 1 to Highway 17 at around 4:40 a.m.
According to the officials, a single vehicle was involved in the collision. A silver 2004 Ford Crown Victoria was headed down the highway when the driver lost control. This caused the vehicle to swerve off the road and crash into a tree.
The driver of the vehicle was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed at this time.
The cause of the fatal crash is still being investigated by the officials. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. There are no other details available at this time.
Source:The Pajaronian