FELTON, Santa Cruz County, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Thursday afternoon, October 22, when a car and a pickup truck collided on State Route 9 near San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was first logged as a collision with no injuries before being upgraded to a minor-injury crash. A green Toyota and a white Chevrolet pickup were involved, and the report described occupants out of their vehicles at the scene. The pickup remained drivable and was moved to the right shoulder, while the Toyota's driver told dispatchers her car was totaled.
Both vehicles briefly blocked the northbound lane near the school before one was pulled out of traffic. A tow truck was called to the scene, and the northbound lane was later shut down again so crews could recover a vehicle. Caltrans was notified of gouges left in the roadway, and all lanes had reopened by midafternoon with the vehicles towed away.
No further details on injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. The incident remains under investigation.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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What should I do right after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver. Take photos of the scene and vehicle damage if you're able, and wait for law enforcement to arrive and document the crash.
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