Santa Cruz, CA – On the evening of Monday, January 27, 2026, a single-vehicle crash on a Highway 1 on-ramp resulted in injuries to four people, according to KSBW.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the incident occurred around 9:30 PM on the northbound Highway 1 on-ramp at Riverside Drive.
Emergency responders, including CAL FIRE CZU, required extrication to remove the occupants from the vehicle. Three patients were transported to local hospitals by ground ambulance, while one was airlifted for specialized medical care.
CAL FIRE stated that injuries ranged from moderate to major, and crews from Pajaro Dunes and Watsonville coordinated to ensure all patients were safely removed.
CHP is investigating the collision as a DUI-related incident. No additional information about the driver or other circumstances has been released at this time.
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