Crime & Safety
Skateboarder Seriously Injured In Santa Cruz Crash
A 45-year-old man was struck by a car Monday evening in downtown Santa Cruz.
SANTA CRUZ, CA — A 45-year-old skateboarder was seriously injured Monday evening after he was truck by a car, police said.
The collision occurred around 5:35 p.m. at the intersection on Laurel Street at the intersection with Front Street, Santa Cruz police said in a preliminary update.
He was conscious and alert when he was taken to Dominican Hospital, then flown to a trauma center.
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Police continue to investigate. The driver stopped and cooperated with officers on scene.
VEHICLE VS SKATEBOARDER | PRELIMINARY DETAILS - Today 2/22/2021, at approximately 5:35 pm a single vehicle versus...
Posted by Santa Cruz Police on Monday, February 22, 2021
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