Man dead after early morning accident in Santa Cruz
SOQUEL, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A 73-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Highway 1 in the early morning hours near Soquel Avenue.
According to California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5 a.m. as a 44-year-old woman was driving southbound on Highway 1.
The unknown man was walking on Highway 1 when the driver then hit the victim, who sustained injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
All lanes reopen on Highway 1 at Soquel Avenue hours after deadly crash
Update 8:33 a.m. - All lanes of traffic reopened on Highway 1 at Soquel Avenue.
CHP shutting down Highway 1 at Soquel Avenue after deadly crash
The CHP confirms they're investigating a deadly crash in Santa Cruz County along Highway 1 near Soquel Avenue.
Southbound Highway 1 in the area is closed as a result.
The CHP says traffic is being diverted onto Morrissey Boulevard as they continue to investigate.
No identifying information of the vehicle/s involved was provided.
