Fatal Solo-Car Crash on Castroville Boulevard Kills 1, Injures 1 [Monterey County, CA]

Monterey County, CA (September 20, 2026) — On Thursday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash on Castroville Boulevard near Manzanita Circle claimed a life and injured another person.

Reports say that a truck crashed into a tree in North Monterey County; the collision prompted emergency crews to respond to the scene, where one person died and another suffered injuries.

Authorities continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Additional details about the victims and the exact location were not immediately available in the report.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life. We also wish the injured victim a full and speedy recovery.

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