Highway 17 was closed for several hours last Friday morning after a compact sedan and a Toyota 4Runner SUV collided head on, according to multiple local news sources in California. The accident, according to the California Highway Patrol reports, took place on the northbound lanes of the freeway. The sedan was headed south when it unexpectedly drove into the northbound lanes and hit the SUV head on. The sedan driver unfortunately did not survive the crash. Other injuries were reported but details (read more)
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19
Mar
2012
Fatal Collision Closed Highway 17 Last Friday
Media sources reported that the 28-year-old Soquel man that allegedly drove into oncoming traffic, killing a woman has a history of mental illness. The man pleaded not guilty to a murder charge after the July 11 wrong-way car accident on Highway 17 that resulted in the death of a 48-year-old Santa Cruz woman. Prosecutors say that he could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted of the charge. Bill Weigel, the man’s public defender, claims that the 28-year-old (read more)
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02
Jun
2011
Highway 17 Repaving Hopes to Reduce Accidents
News reports state that construction will begin, weather permitting, next week on Highway 17 between Summit Road and the Lexington Reservoir to implement long overdue safety measures. Commuters know that the 3-mile stretch of highway is one of the most dangerous roads in the State of California, especially when it rains, and welcome the work being done. Pam Ashford, a limo driver that uses Highway 17 everyday, said, “I have never been as terrified as I was the other day (read more)
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14
Sep
2010
Police Officer Injured in Los Gatos Car Accident
Police Officer Injured in Los Gatos Car Accident when teenager crashed into car causing 3 car pileup. Accident injury? Free Accident Law Advice (800) 232-7070
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