Minor Hit-and-Run Incident in Santa Cruz

Minor Hit-and-Run Incident Reported on State Route 1 North in Santa Cruz, CA

📍 Santa Cruz, CA

📅 Published: January 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, January 22, 2025 -

A minor hit-and-run incident occurred today at the intersection of State Route 1 North and Morrissey in Santa Cruz, CA. The incident was reported around 9:04 AM when the reporting party's vehicle experienced a slight contact from another vehicle that then fled the scene. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and both vehicles were confirmed to have no damage.

Emergency services responded quickly to the situation, ensuring it was resolved without complications. The reporting party was traveling at a low speed when they felt a tap from the vehicle behind them. After the contact, the reporting party safely pulled over at the Mount Hermon off-ramp on Northbound State Route 17.

Authorities were notified, and a police unit was dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that there was no damage to either vehicle involved in the incident. The situation was classified as a hit-and-run with no injuries, and the authorities were able to clear the scene efficiently.

Motorists in the vicinity were advised to remain cautious, but no significant traffic impacts were reported as a result of this incident. The prompt response from emergency services ensured that normal traffic flow resumed shortly after the situation was addressed.

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