Former Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer killed in Santa Cruz crash on Mission Street
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Santa Cruz Police confirm a 29-year-old man has died of injuries sustained during a multi-vehicle crash on Mission Street.
The individual has since been identified as Omar Enriquez by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says Enriquez was a former volunteer.
"Omar volunteered with us for four years at our Live Oak service center from 2015-2019 and volunteered more than 560 hours of his time to serve his community through our office," the sheriff's office said in a statement Friday.
They add that Enriquez graduated from Cabrillo with a Criminal Justice Degree and showed a huge interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
"He will be missed by many, and our hearts are with Omar's family during this tragic time."
The crash happened early Thursday afternoon on Mission Street between Younglove and Swift.
Investigators say the crash involved multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle.
Police on scene say their initial investigation shows Enriquez hit a passenger vehicle while traveling on Mission Street, lost control and fell off his motorcycle.
Police are still investigating and say anyone with information is asked to step forward to provide it.
