This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:35 p.m..

Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

Map of A map showing the locations of road incidents from today's newsletter

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Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on December 12

  • A traffic hazard was reported at 8:29 p.m. today at the intersection of San Miguel Canyon Rd and CRG12 in Watsonville / Pajaro. A vehicle was stopped in the eastbound lanes, and a white sedan with hazard lights on was about 10-15 feet away on the right shoulder. It was unclear if the vehicles were connected. A tow truck was also seen in the area.
     
  • A metallic tan Chevrolet crashed into a fence and yard at Maher Rd and Little Hill Ln in Watsonville / Pajaro in a hit and run incident. The driver, described as a heavy-set Hispanic man with facial tattoos who seemed impaired, tried to open someone else’s car door after the crash and then left the area on foot. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
     
  • SR-152 is facing closures in both directions at Main St./Lake St. in Watsonville and Pajaro because of a special event. The closure will last until 10:01 p.m. on December 14.
     
  • Residents at 924 and 926 Paget Ave. put their trash cans at the red curb in front of a fire hydrant, causing a traffic hazard. This was reported today on Paget Ave. in the Eastside / Live Oak area.
     
  • A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 14.
     
  • Southbound Highway 17 is facing closures at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 7:59 a.m. tomorrow.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
     
  • One-way traffic control is in place on Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 15.
     

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