Anaya Rocha Jr. Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Corralitos Road in Santa Cruz County
Anaya Rocha Jr. among 2 Men Killed in Corralitos Road Accident near Varni Road in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, California (June 3, 2021) – Anaya Rocha Jr., 26, of Watsonville, was among two men who died Sunday night following a two-car accident near Corralitos in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash happened Sunday, May 30, on Corralitos Road, just south of Varni Road, the CHP said. The exact time of the tragic wreck was not mentioned in the report.
According to the CHP, a Ford was heading southbound on Corralitos Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle and drifted into the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with a northbound Honda.
Two people in the Ford, Rocha Jr. and Jorge Betanco, 33, of Freedom, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Honda, a 32-year-old woman, sustained major injuries and was transported to a trauma center, the CHP said. Her current condition was unknown.
Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the collision.
The crash remained under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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