CHP officer clearing crash on Highway 17 injured in 2nd crash along with 2nd victim
REDWOOD ESTATES -- A California Highway Patrol officer was hurt in a crash Tuesday that happened while the officer was clearing another crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The CHP said the crashes happened at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday along Highway 17 just north of Redwood Estates. A San Jose area CHP officer was clearing a crash in the northbound lanes when an older model Lexus traveling northbound lost control and spun onto the right shoulder, hitting both the officer and the patrol vehicle.
The CHP said the officer suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the Lexus, a 39-year-old woman from Salinas, complained of pain and was also transported to a hospital.
Northbound Highway 17 was shut down during the crash investigation.
The CHP said alcohol and/or drug intoxication were not believed to be a factor in the crash.