Jorge Betanco Killed in Head-On Crash on Corralitos Road in Santa Cruz County
Jorge Betanco ID’d as 1 of 2 Men Killed in Santa Cruz County Collision on Corralitos Road near Varni Road
Santa Cruz County, California (June 3, 2021) – One of the two men who were killed Sunday night in a head-on collision near Corralitos in Santa Cruz County has been identified as Jorge Betanco, 33, of Freedom.
The accident took place on Corralitos Road, just south of Varni Road, on Sunday, May 30, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP said a Ford was traveling southbound on Corralitos Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which drifted into the northbound lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Honda.
2 South County Men Killed in Santa Cruz County Head-On Collision
Betanco, who was in the Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupant of the Ford also died at the crash site.
According to the CHP, the driver of the Honda, a 32-year-old woman, sustained major injuries and was transported to a trauma center. 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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