Santa Cruz County, CA — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday night, June 23, 2024, as 34-year-old Felton man Nathaniel Lawrence, according to KSBW.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that, at approximately 9:14 PM, Lawrence was driving southbound on Graham Hill Road, just north of Quarry Road, when his truck veered off the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle collided with several trees and rolled over.
A media release from the CHP detailed that Lawrence sustained major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation as officials work to determine if alcohol or drugs were contributing factors.
This heartbreaking event has left the community mourning the loss of Lawrence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking to uncover more details about the circumstances leading to this tragic accident.
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