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

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

▼︎ new incidents


Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on August 7

  • A traffic collision happened at Freedom Blvd. and Klinsky Ln in Watsonville/Pajaro at 8:28 p.m. today. A person on a 4-wheeler may have hit a telephone pole and was seen hiding and bleeding at the scene. Emergency services and fire personnel responded, and the person said they would take themselves for medical care.
     
  • A vehicle crashed into a house at 2630 Portola Dr in the Eastside / Live Oak area. Emergency medical services were on their way. The incident was reported today.
     
  • CHP responded to a reported traffic hazard at 2321 W Vine Hill Rd in Scotts Valley today. No vehicles or weapons were seen at the scene.
     
  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
     
  • Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closure will last until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
     
  • Elsie Mae Drive at 940 Elsie Mae Dr in San Lorenzo Valley will be closed on August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. while crews replace a utility pole and transformer and trim trees nearby.