AROMAS, Monterey County, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Monday night, November 9, in a head-on crash on San Juan Road near Ramadero Way, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported around 8:45 p.m. near the intersection. A caller told dispatchers she heard the collision and saw a vehicle leave the roadway at high speed in her rearview mirror, and the log indicates the two vehicles came together head on. One car reportedly left the road, and a second vehicle was also reported off the roadway, though the caller said she did not have a clear view of it.
Dispatch logs show at least one driver was described as trapped inside an overturned vehicle. Fire crews and an ambulance were sent to the scene, though a caller later said there was no fire. The CHP's incident records list the crash as a traffic collision with minor injuries. Tow trucks were called for at least two vehicles, and both lanes of San Juan Road were blocked for a time before reopening overnight.
The California Highway Patrol said it booked its report on the crash the following morning.
The circumstances of how the vehicles came to collide remain under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in California
This crash happened at San Juan Road and Ramadero Way in Aromas, CA. Our California intersections page covers intersection crashes across California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles are most prone to rolling over?
Taller, narrower vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks and vans have a higher center of gravity and are more likely to roll over than low, wide passenger cars.
Does wearing a seat belt change the odds of surviving a rollover?
Yes. A seat belt keeps an occupant from being thrown against the roof or ejected from the vehicle, which are the biggest dangers when a vehicle rolls.
What does it mean when a rollover is called "tripped"?
A tripped rollover happens when a vehicle slides sideways and its tires catch on something, a curb, soft shoulder or guardrail, that flips it over, rather than the vehicle rolling from speed alone on flat pavement.
What can drivers do behind the wheel to avoid a rollover?
Keeping speed in check on curves, staying alert for vehicles drifting into the opposing lane, and correcting a skid gently instead of jerking the wheel all help keep a vehicle's tires planted on the road.
