Vinny Blair of Aptos Dies in Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 [Santa Cruz, CA]

Vinny Blair of Aptos Dies in Vehicle Crash on Highway 17 [Santa Cruz, CA]

Passenger Killed in Santa Cruz Accident

Santa Cruz, CA (November 22, 2022) – On November 10, Vinny Blair, 18, of Aptos, sustained fatal injuries in a vehicle crash on Highway 17.

The traffic collision happened near the Highway 1 interchange.

Officers say the vehicle Vinny Blair was riding as a passenger veered off northbound and struck a metal guardrail leaving Blair suffering from serious injuries.

Sadly, Blair succumbed to injuries on November 13.

Meanwhile, the vehicle’s driver, a 20-year-old Watsonville man, was not facing immediate charges as the authorities are still investigating the Santa Cruz accident.


Sweet Lawyers extend our sympathies to the families and friends of Vinny Blair. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.


Have You Heard of Wrongful Death Claim?

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic incident similar to the Santa Cruz accident is devastating.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved families can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

To the family of Vinny Blair, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

In fact, when you hire us, our attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.

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