A traffic incident occurred today on northbound State Route 17 (SR-17) in Scotts Valley, CA, near Bear Creek. At approximately 2:55 PM, a single silver SUV was confirmed to be on the scene and was reported as driveable. Multiple California Highway Patrol (CHP) units responded quickly to manage the situation and establish scene control.
The incident did not involve any additional vehicles, and there were no extensive traffic impacts reported. However, drivers in the area may have experienced minor delays as CHP worked to manage the scene. The northbound lanes of SR-17 remained open, but motorists were advised to proceed with caution while passing the area.
By 3:09 PM, CHP officers were engaging with the vehicle involved in the traffic collision, indicating that they may have been issuing a citation. The situation was under control, and no significant backups or congestion were reported during the incident.
As the afternoon progressed, the response team continued to monitor the scene until it was fully cleared. Drivers traveling through Scotts Valley should remain aware of potential minor traffic disruptions in the vicinity of Bear Creek but can expect normal conditions to resume shortly.