![[08-12-2025] Unlicensed Teen Arrested After Four-Vehicle Hit-And-Run in Watsonville](https://ak1.to//uiX.webp)
An unlicensed teenage driver was taken into custody after a four-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Watsonville on Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025.
According to the Watsonville Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on South Green Valley Road at Kralj Drive.
Police said the teen was driving a Ford F-350 pickup southbound when he struck a Ford F-150 at the intersection. The impact pushed the F-150 into a Toyota Camry, which was then forced into another sedan.
The suspect fled on foot toward Rolling Hills Middle School but was located nearby with the help of a police drone. He was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and other offenses.
Two people in the other vehicles sustained minor injuries.
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.
