[10-24-2026] Santa Cruz County, CA – Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Watsonville

A woman sustained minor to moderate injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026.

Watsonville firefighters responded to the crash shortly after 7:00 a.m. at East Lake Avenue and Tuttle Street.

According to Watsonville Police, the woman was driving a gray Honda Odyssey southbound on Tuttle when she ran a red light at East Lake Avenue. The Honda struck a red Mitsubishi Montero driven by a man traveling eastbound on East Lake Avenue.

Both vehicles went onto the sidewalk and struck two utility poles.

The Honda driver was transported to a local hospital with minor to moderate injuries. Additional details were not immediately available.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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