By Crash News Writer 
Watsonville, CA (July 10, 2025) — A Watsonville Police Department Sergeant is recovering after being injured in an on-duty crash Wednesday afternoon. The collision took place near the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Holm Road shortly after 4 p.m. on July 9 when a Toyota Tacoma and a WPD motorcycle collided under circumstances still under investigation.
According to reports, the driver of the Toyota Tacoma was not hurt and stayed at the scene to cooperate with authorities. The Sergeant sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. He has since been released and is expected to make a full recovery. The California Highway Patrol will handle the ongoing investigation to determine what led up to the crash.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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