A 27-year-old Santa Cruz man died on Highway 1 early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash.
California Highway Patrol officer Israel Murillo said the man, who has not been named, was driving southbound at an undetermined speed on Highway 1 north of Morrissey Boulevard at 7:44am.
For unknown reasons, the white 2001 Ford F-150 veered off the roadway and overturned.
As a result of the crash, the driver suffered major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel, despite their life saving efforts.
CHP and local officials are still investigating the cause of the crash. “It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in this crash at this time,” Murillo said.
