Crime & Safety

Watsonville Man Identified As Victim In Fatal Santa Cruz Crash

The cause of the crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA β€” The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on southbound Highway 1 Friday night has been identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.

Steven Lovett, 31, of Watsonville was identified by sheriff's Sgt. Brian Cleveland.

The wreck, which was reported shortly before 8 p.m. near Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz, shut down traffic lanes. There were no immediate reports of additional injuries.

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The cause of the crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

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