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Soquel man killed in Santa Cruz County e-bike crash

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July 10, 2025 6:13 PM
Published 8:29 AM

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- CHP-Santa Cruz is investigating a deadly crash involving an e-bike on Wednesday afternoon.

The CHP said it happened around 1:32 pm along Manfre Road east of Larkin Valley Road.

The CHP said a 78-year-old man from Soquel was riding in the area when, for reasons unknown to investigators, the man went off the road and crashed into a dirt embankment south of Manfre Road.

Officers said the man died at the scene.

The CHP also indicated it's unknown if alcohol/drugs were factors in the crash and are working to investigate.

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