One person died when a car caught fire during a crash on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The blaze spread into a small area of brush north of Vine Hill Road. The initial cause of the crash remains unknown. Emergency crews investigated the scene and worked to clear debris while keeping only one northbound lane open. Drivers experienced delays through the area during the response and investigation. Authorities urged motorists to expect additional delays during the response. Crews later reopened all lanes and normal traffic flow resumed.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- One person was killed in a crash late this Friday morning when a car caught fire on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California Highway Patrol said. It sparked flames in a small area of brush north of Vine Hill Road. The initial cause of the crash is still unknown. Only one northbound lane was open as they investigated and worked to clear the scene.
One person was killed in a crash late this Friday morning when a car caught fire on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California Highway Patrol said. It sparked flames in a small area of brush north of Vine Hill Road. The initial cause of the crash is still unknown. Only one northbound lane was open as they investigated and worked to clear the scene. Drivers were told to expect delays through the area. Crews have since reopened all lanes.
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