![[04-06-2025] Woman Seriously Injured, Man Arrested After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz](https://ak1.to//ujjYp.webp)
A woman sustained major injuries and a man was arrested for felony reckless driving after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Mar Monte Avenue in Santa Cruz on Sunday evening, April 6, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 6:00 p.m., a 21-year-old man driving a gray Lexus collided with a silver Ford Fusion driven by a 70-year-old woman from Watsonville.
The impact caused the Ford Fusion to overturn and come to rest between the right lane of the highway and the Mar Monte Avenue on-ramp. The woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital with major injuries. The man sustained minor injuries and was taken into custody for felony reckless driving.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
