This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 9:31 p.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

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Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on September 23
- A vehicle crashed into a tree at 1664 Commercial Way in the Eastside / Live Oak area today. Emergency services responded, and one person was placed on a 5150 hold and taken to a facility.
- A white Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a barricade at Highway 9 and Fall Creek Dr at 8:21 p.m. after its steering system failed. The truck May have gone over a bridge. Both directions of Highway 9 were briefly closed while the vehicle was removed. No one was hurt. This happened in San Lorenzo Valley and was reported today.
- A traffic hazard was reported at Mount Hermon Rd and Graham Hill Rd in San Lorenzo Valley at 8:32 p.m. today. A vehicle was stopped in the left lane on the yellow line, and a man was walking in the road. Tow services were called, and the road was cleared by 9:28 p.m.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola and Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure will last until Nov. 19.
- A hit and run traffic collision with no injuries happened around 6:00 p.m. today at 250 E Lomond St. in San Lorenzo Valley. The incident was reported to the California Highway Patrol, and there were no previous related incidents at this location.
- A car crash was reported today at 2621 41st Ave., Capitola / Soquel. No one was hurt, but the vehicle is sideways in the driveway and May have hit something.
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