Ben Lomond, CA (September 21, 2024) – Emergency responders from Santa Cruz County Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene Saturday morning following a deadly head-on collision involving a bus on Highway 9 near the San Lorenzo River bridge.
According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:22 a.m. near Brackney Rd, where a silver Toyota Tacoma collided head-on with a bus.
Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. While it remains unclear if others were injured, fire and Caltrans personnel remained on site throughout the morning.
Due to the severity of the crash, all lanes of Highway 9 were closed for several hours as crews worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage. The roadway was reopened by approximately 1:14 p.m.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragic accident.
