A traffic collision occurred today at 1555 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz, California, involving two vehicles. The incident took place around 9:16 PM when a parked vehicle struck another vehicle three times while attempting to exit the parking area. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.
According to reports, the vehicle parked next to the reporting party's vehicle began to hit it repeatedly while maneuvering out of the parking space. The situation prompted security personnel to attempt to locate the driver of the other vehicle involved. By 9:18 PM, the vehicle that was exiting the parking area had stopped, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was notified of the situation.
The CHP arrived on the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Upon arrival, they classified the event as a traffic collision with no injuries, ensuring that the situation was managed appropriately. The reporting party was not present in their vehicle at the time of the collision but arrived shortly thereafter to assess the damage.
While the final disposition of the vehicles involved has not been explicitly stated, it is likely that both vehicles remained drivable given the nature of the incident. The CHP's response helped to ensure that the situation was handled efficiently, allowing for a swift resolution without further complications.
Traffic in the area was minimally impacted, and there were no lane closures reported as a result of the collision. The quick response from emergency services and security personnel contributed to the effective management of the incident, allowing all parties involved to move forward without injury.
As incidents like these can occur unexpectedly, drivers are reminded to exercise caution when maneuvering in parking areas to prevent similar occurrences in the future.