Santa Cruz, CA: 4-Vehicle Crash on Highway 1 near Harkins Slough
Several Injured in Santa Cruz Car Accident on Highway 1 near Harkins Slough
Santa Cruz, California (July 6, 2020) – Several people were injured Friday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in Santa Cruz, according to a local news source.
The accident happened just after 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, on Highway 1, just south of Harkins Slough, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, a truck hauling a disk harrow was traveling on Highway 1 when it made an emergency stop on the shoulder of Highway 1. The disk harrow broke and emitted sparks before starting a fire.
Moments later, a Mercedes, Chevy Silverado and Chevy 2500 were heading southbound and came to a complete stop without incident. Shortly after, a Ford Transit van, driven by a 28-year-old Watsonville man, failed to stop and rear-ended the Mercedes.
The impact triggered a chain reaction collision.
Four Traffic Collision on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz
Emergency crews responded to the scene and provided medical aid to the parties involved. The drivers of the Mercedes and the Chevrolet Silverado suffered serious injuries.
Authorities closed Highway 1 during the investigation and cleanup.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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