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Fatal crash on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County

19 May 2026 17:16

A 58-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County. - The crash occurred around 12:48 p.m.

on Monday, May 19, 2026. - The driver, a Santa Rosa man, drove off the cliff north of Scott Creek.

- Lifeguards performed CPR, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. - CHP is investigating whether alcohol or drugs were factors.

The California Highway Patrol asks anyone with information to call 831-796-2160.

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