Overview

• The collision occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday just south of Brackney Road, involving a northbound 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and a southbound 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
• The Beetle’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts, and the 24-year-old Sequoia driver from Santa Cruz was uninjured.
• Highway 9 was closed for several hours after the crash and later reopened, according to authorities and local reports.
• CHP highlighted seatbelt safety in a public statement, noting seatbelts significantly increase survival in crashes.
• Coverage noted 1967 Beetles were not manufactured with seat belts or airbags, providing context on survivability as the investigation continues.