Highway 1 closed Monday morning after vehicle crashes into guardrail, passenger shot in face

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION)

UPDATE 10/5/2020 4 p.m. The California Highway Patrol closed part of Highway 1 this morning following an incident that led to a crash, and investigators believe drug use was a contributing factor.

Two males were inside a Toyota Tacoma at around 8:15 a.m. heading south on Highway 1 and north of Riverside Drive when they got in a fight.

During the fight, the vehicle hit a guardrail and the passenger was shot in the face with a handgun, according to the CHP. Officers said one of the people in the vehicle was "in crisis."

The passenger had significant injuries, but is expected to survive.

Southbound Highway 1 was closed for several hours while the CHP and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation at the scene.

UPDATE 10/5/2020 1 p.m. The California Highway Patrol said Highway 1 has reopened following an incident this morning.

PREVIOUS STORY: CHP officials say Highway 1 at Main Street will be closed as CSI looks into an incident that took place this morning.

Officers say a vehicle crashed on the highway.

Two people were in the truck and one person was "in crisis." Officers say a self inflicted wound led to the crash.

The victim has significant wounds, but is expected to survive.

As it is an active crime scene, you're asked to avoid the area.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.