Woman Dies in Motorcycle Accident Involving Semi-Truck on Carlton Road near Thompson Road [Santa Cruz County, CA]

Woman Killed in Santa Cruz County Motorcycle Crash Involving Big Rig on Carlton Road

 
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA (May 10, 2023) — A woman died in a motorcycle accident involving a semi-truck on Carlton Road near Thompson Road.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal motorcycle accident happened around 3:35 p.m. Monday. For an unknown reason, a 30-year-old woman operating a 2023 Honda CBR600RR lost control of her southbound vehicle on a curve. Subsequently, she struck the road and continued traveling southeast before hitting a northbound 2024 Freightliner semi-truck on Carlton Road.
 
The unidentified woman passed away in the crash. The driver and passenger of the big rig reported no injuries in the incident.
 
It’s unclear if alcohol or drugs played a part in the accident, but an investigation should reveal more information. If anyone would like to help the CHP with this fatal crash, please call their department.

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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