Car overturns on Hwy 17 south of Summit Road

The Central Coast is getting hit by one of the first storms of the season and the California Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to slow down.

CHP Santa Cruz officers responded to an overturned car in the southbound lane of Highway 17, south of Summit Road.

The solo car accident happened around 12:48 p.m. Wednesday.

Minor injuries were reported.

CHP said a tow truck is on scene and the right lane should be reopened shortly.

With the wet roads, drivers are advised to slow down, turn headlights on and keep a safe distance from other cars.

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