California

Woman Killed in Accident at Carlton Rd and Coward Rd near Watsonville, CA

Published on: May 10, 2023

Date of Accident
May 8, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Carlton Rd & Coward Rd, Interlaken, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at Carlton Rd and Coward Rd near Watsonville, CA on May 8th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:37 p.m. Officials believe a southbound passenger vehicle may have lost control at a curve in the roadway before veering into a northbound lane. The vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer, leaving the driver of the passenger car dead at the scene. The victim, a 30-year-old woman, was not publicly identified. The driver of the truck and their passenger were not injured, according to police. Additional information is not available at this time.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
Carlton Rd and Coward Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck colliding with a motorcycle

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