CHP Officer Injured in Crash on Highway 17 Near Summit Road [Santa Cruz, CA]

CHP Investigates Crash on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA (November 13, 2025) – A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer sustained minor injuries in a crash on Highway 17 near Summit Road on Thursday evening, authorities said.

According to an update from the CHP Santa Cruz area office, the incident occurred sometime before 6:54 p.m., prompting the closure of several lanes in both directions of Highway 17. 

At that time, only one lane remained open in each direction, leading to heavy traffic delays.

The crash involved a CHP vehicle, though it remains unclear what caused the collision or how many vehicles were involved. 

Commuters were urged to avoid the area as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

By 10:37 p.m., CHP confirmed that all lanes of Highway 17 had been reopened. 

The injured officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene, according to CHP officials.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

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