This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 7:01 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…

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Road incidents as of 7 a.m. on September 21
- A traffic crash happened at 100 Crg12 in Watsonville / Pajaro today at 6:26 a.m. A green Toyota Tundra hit a pedestrian. Emergency medical services were on their way. The road was not blocked.
- Two cars, a BMW and a VW GTI, were seen racing at over 100 mph on Highway 1 near the Fishhook in the Eastside / Live Oak area. One car May have crashed while taking the northbound Highway 1 to southbound Highway 17 transition. One vehicle spun out, and debris was left on the road. It’s not known if anyone was hurt. The incident was reported today.
- A three-car crash happened at Green Valley Rd and Airport Blvd. in Watsonville / Pajaro at 6:29 a.m. today. A black GMC pickup ran a red light going south on Green Valley and hit a red van, which then hit a black Toyota. No one was hurt. The black Toyota Camry has damage on the left side, and the red Toyota Sienna has moderate to major damage in the front. CHP and local police responded and helped with translation.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- There is one-way traffic on North SR-236 at Boulder Brook Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of pavement repair. The closure will end at 1:59 p.m. today.
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