Accident involving CHP officer closes section of Highway 17
A collision involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle has injured a CHP officer and caused the closure of a section of Highway 17 on Thursday evening. The CHP Santa Cruz office provided an update on social media at 6:54 p.m., noting that one lane is open in both northbound and southbound directions at Summit Road. Traffic is moving slowly in both directions, leading to anticipated delays for motorists. The injured officer is reported to have suffered minor injuries. The cause of the accident and the number of vehicles involved are unknown at this time. There is no set timeline for when the highway will be fully reopened. Drivers are encouraged to steer clear of the area. Additional updates on this incident will be provided as more information becomes available.
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