80-year-old woman killed in head-on crash near Santa Cruz ...Middle East

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(KRON) — An 80-year-old woman from Felton was killed in a head-on-crash on Highway 9 in the Ben Lomond area of Santa Cruz County Saturday.

The victim was driving northbound in a red, 1967 Volkswagen Beetle when the bug collided head-on with a silver 2006 Toyota Sequoia headed in the opposite direction, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened at about 8:20 a.m., south of Brackney Road.

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“For reasons still under investigation, both vehicles collided head-on,” CHP said. “As a result of the crash, the driver of the Volkswagen sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel, despite life-saving efforts. The driver of the Toyota was not injured.”

An 80-year-old woman was killed in a head-on-crash on Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County on Sept. 20, 2025. (CHP)

Officers have not determined how fast the VW bug was going at the time of the crash. It’s unclear if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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CHP issued a statement about seatbelt safety following the deadly crash.

“Seatbelts are the safest choice drivers and passengers can make,” CHP said. “Seatbelts significantly increase your chance of survival during a crash.”

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