[02-20-2025] Santa Cruz County, CA – 30-Year-Old Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Highway 1 and River Street

A 30-year-old man was killed after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the roadway at the intersection of Highway 1 and River Street in Santa Cruz on Thursday morning, February 20, 2025.

According to the Santa Cruz Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. when the vehicle was traveling northbound on Highway 1 and collided with the pedestrian who was crossing the roadway.

First responders administered life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released, pending next of kin notification.

The driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with investigators. Santa Cruz Police stated that no evidence of driver impairment or negligence was found, and no arrests have been made.

The Santa Cruz Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.

No additional information is available at this time.

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What To Do After A Pedestrian Accident In Santa Cruz, CA

After a pedestrian accident, remain calm. Take the following steps to protect your well-being and right to compensation:

1. Check for injuries and call 911. Move to a safe location near the scene of the accident. If moving will aggravate your injuries, ask for help and stay still. Let the paramedics give you initial medical care.
2. Note the contact details of the driver and any witnesses to the collision. This will be instrumental in the police report.
3. If you can, take pictures and videos of your injuries, the vehicle involved, and the scene of the collision.
4. Talk to the authorities about what happened, but avoid taking the blame, saying sorry, or making assumptions.
5. Get prompt medical help at a hospital and strictly follow your doctor’s medical advice.
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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Recent data showed that California roadways are considered to be the third-deadliest for pedestrians in the entire United States. In fact, the 653 pedestrian fatalities recorded in 2012 increased to 1,108 in 2021.

In Santa Cruz County, the Office of Traffic Safety reported 34 pedestrians who were killed and injured in traffic collisions in 2022. One of these victims was under the age of 15, while 7 were 65 years old and above.

If you’re injured in one, reach out to our pedestrian accident attorneys in Santa Cruz County. We can help you pursue justice and fair compensation.