Train collides with two cars in Santa Cruz

A Roaring Camp train collided with two cars on Laurel and Chestnut Street.

According to Santa Cruz Police, a white Mazda minivan turning eastbound on Laurel Street did not yield to the oncoming train heading northbound on Chestnut Street. The train engineer was unable to stop the train in time to avoid the crash.

The white Mazda minivan was pushed back into a Chevy SUV behind it.

There were no injuries in either car. Both cars sustained front end damage. The train only sustained minor damage.

The driver of the minivan was a 63-year old Santa Cruz resident.

Laurel Street at Chestnut Street and Center Street closed temporarily. The roadway reopened within two hours.

The Roaring Camp train crew checked all of their equipment and continued to Roaring Camp in Scotts Valley.