Woman dies after colliding with pole in Ben Lomond

A woman is dead following an accident near Highlands Park in Ben Lomond.

Officials say she veered off Glen Arbor Road for an unknown reason when she crashed into a utility pole.

The woman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The road is closed as CHP officials continue to investigate the accident. It is anticipated one lane will reopen in the coming hours.

This is a developing story.

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A section of Highway 9 is shut down after a utility pole fell onto a car following a crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened near Glen Arbor Road around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

At least two people were in the car and sustained injuries.

CHP told KION CPR was administered to at least one of the victims. Both people involved are being taken to the hospital.

Officers are diverting traffic from lower to upper Glen Arbor Road.