According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported around 4:23 p.m., December 16, on Soquel San Jose Road.
Santa Cruz County, CA – Major injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles that happened Friday afternoon in Santa Cruz County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported around 4:23 p.m., December 16, on Soquel San Jose Road.
A blue Mazda sedan and two motorcycles were involved in the accident.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and helped at least one person who sustained major injuries.
No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing.
In 2023, there were 1,315 total fatal and injury victims in traffic crashes reported in Santa Cruz County, ranking it 19th out of 58 California counties for this broad category. Alcohol-involved crashes accounted for 230 victims (ranking 16/58), including 27 under-21 drivers in alcohol-related collisions (8/58) and 81 drivers aged 21–34 (21/58). Motorcycle crashes resulted in 108 victims (12/58), while pedestrian collisions caused 80 victims (11/58), with 10 pedestrians under 15 and 12 aged 65 and older. Bicyclist crashes were especially notable, with 149 victims, giving Santa Cruz County the highest statewide ranking (1/58) for cyclist injuries and deaths. Among specific crash types, speed-related collisions had 288 victims (16/58), nighttime crashes accounted for 162 victims (13/58), and hit-and-run collisions involved 102 victims (13/58).
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