This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:30 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…

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Road incidents as of 8:30 a.m. on March 12
- A hit and run happened on southbound Highway 17 at the Mt Hermon Road offramp in Scotts Valley. The person reporting the incident said another driver intentionally hit her car from behind after she passed and got in front of them. No one was hurt. The incident was reported today.
- A hit and run happened today at the intersection of Highway 1 N and Mar Monte in Aptos. A Tesla cut off another driver and hit the front of a Ford F-150. No injuries were reported.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3.
- A vehicle was seen driving at 50-60 mph before stopping in the middle of the road near Jetty Rd and Moss Landing Sb Entrance Rd in Watsonville / Pajaro. A black dog off its leash was also in the area. The incident was reported today.
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