A hit and run incident involving a solo vehicle occurred early this morning on State Route 17 South near Fishhook in Santa Cruz, CA. The incident took place at approximately 1:26 AM and resulted in damage to the vehicle, but no injuries were reported.
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene, managing the situation effectively. By 1:39 AM, one lane of the highway was temporarily closed to facilitate the removal of the damaged vehicle. A tow truck was dispatched, and by 1:48 AM, the vehicle was moved to a nearby Denny's restaurant on Ocean Street, allowing the road to reopen shortly thereafter.
In addition to the vehicle damage, there were reports of scrapes and gouges to the concrete wall in the area. Fortunately, no medical assistance was required for anyone involved in the incident.
Motorists traveling on State Route 17 South should remain aware of potential delays as emergency services cleared the scene. The swift response from local authorities ensured that the situation was resolved without further complications, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.