Heated struggle reported inside white van near ca-1 and ca-17, Santa Cruz CA


A witness heard punching and struggling inside a damaged white van near the intersection of highway 1 and highway 17 in Santa Cruz. The van's side panel was bent outward, indicating someone or something was pushed against it. The van was last seen heading north on highway 17.
Audio|Source: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Northbound 17 from Northbound Highway 1.
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This started in Santa Cruz on fishing at Laurel.
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Suspect vehicle is described as a white van, unknown California plate, similar to a four transit van.
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The driver was a (name withheld) 38 to 45 years of age.
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The driver's side of the vehicle has three quarters of the plastic panel ripped off.
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And RP stated they heard punching or struggling coming from the back of the vehicle and saw a small metal bend outward from the inside of the van, as if something or someone was being pushed up against the side of it.
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Last being getting on to Northbound 17 from Northbound Highway 1, unknown time element.
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Location mentioned:
CA-1 & CA-17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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