California

One Person Killed in Accident at Hwy 129 in Watsonville, CA

Published on: October 11, 2021

Date of Accident
October 1, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 129, Watsonville, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a collision that killed a person at Hwy 129 in Watsonville, CA on October 1st, 2021. Police say the incident involved a semi-truck rear ending an SUV as the SUV was slowing for traffic. The SUV was pushed into a cement barrier and the truck into incoming traffic where it collided head-on with a box truck. The driver of the box truck died while en route for treatment at an area hospital. One other person suffered undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, SUV
Road/Highway
Hwy 129
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer, semi-truck and SUV collided

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