A single-vehicle collision occurred today on South State Route 85 near the South State Route 17 Connector in Los Gatos, CA, resulting in minor injuries to the occupant. The incident was reported at approximately 9:45 AM when a gray Mazda drifted from the left side of the road and collided with the center divider.
Emergency services were dispatched promptly, with units arriving on the scene by 9:55 AM. The California Highway Patrol initially classified the incident as a traffic collision with unknown injuries, but it was later updated to indicate that an ambulance was en route due to the potential for minor injuries. By 10:45 AM, the occupant of the vehicle was transported to Stanford Hospital for precautionary reasons.
The gray Mazda sustained minor damage from the collision, prompting a tow request at 10:06 AM. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the vehicle. The incident was effectively managed by the responding emergency units, who ensured that the scene was cleared and traffic was restored to normal conditions.
By 10:25 AM, the Freeway Service Patrol reported that they had closed their incident, indicating that the situation was under control. The last emergency unit cleared the scene at 11:12 AM, marking the conclusion of the response to this incident.
Motorists in the area should remain vigilant and drive carefully, especially in conditions that may lead to drifting or loss of vehicle control. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining focus while driving to prevent similar occurrences.
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