19-year old from Milpitas killed in deadly crash south of Davenport

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) - The CHP released new details about a deadly crash that shut down part of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County Saturday.

At approximately 12:52 pm, officers said they responded to a crash at the intersection of southbound Highway 1 and Laguna Road.

A 24-year old woman from San Jose had been driving south in a red 2011 Mini Cooper, according to the CHP. Meanwhile, a 19-year old man from Milpitas was riding a yellow 2005 Suzuki motorcycle north of the Mini Cooper. The CHP added the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.

For reasons still under investigation, the CHP said the motorcycle crashed into the rear of the Mini Cooper. After the initial crash, officers said the motorcyclist was ejected and landed on the highway where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.

The Mini Cooper's driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the CHP.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a part.

Anyone with potentially helpful information is asked to call CHP dispatch at (831) 796-2160.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Highway 1 in the Santa Cruz area has been shut down due to a deadly crash Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

Around 1 p.m., the CHP said it was investigating a crash involving a car and motorcycle on Highway 1 near Laguna Road.

About 20 minutes later, officers said both directions of the highway were shut down to investigate the deadly crash. By 3 p.m., one lane had reopened.

It's not known when the highway will fully reopen. Details about what led up to the crash are not known at this time. 

Drivers are urged to avoid the area.