18-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision near Highway 1

SANTA CRUZ, CA (November 28, 2022) – Sunday, Vinny Blair was pronounced dead following a solo-car accident on Highway 17.

For reasons under investigation, the driver of a vehicle veered off the northbound lanes of the road near Highway 1. As a result, the vehicle struck a metal guardrail causing the driver and passenger to suffer serious injuries.

Emergency crews arrived and transported both occupants to a nearby hospital. There, 18-year-old Blair, of Aptos was pronounced dead three days after the crash.

Following preliminary duties, the 20-year-old male driver from Watsonville was not arrested. At this time, further events leading up to the incident are still under investigation.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Vinny Blair.

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