A traffic collision occurred today at approximately 4:19 PM on Granite Creek Road in Santa Cruz, CA, involving a solo vehicle that crashed into a tree. The incident caused significant traffic delays as emergency services responded to manage the situation.
Upon arrival, responders found the vehicle was the only one involved in the collision, which resulted in complications with nearby wires and a tree that fell onto them. Emergency personnel quickly established scene control to ensure the safety of motorists and to manage traffic flow.
A tow truck was dispatched to assist with clearing the vehicle from the roadway, and crews worked diligently to address the fallen tree and wire issues that arose from the incident. As a result, traffic experienced backups and delays in the area, impacting the flow of vehicles during the afternoon hours.
By 5:35 PM, emergency responders had cleared the scene, allowing traffic to resume its normal pace. Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the vicinity as residual effects from the traffic incident may still be present.