James Jatho Dies in Santa Cruz ATV Accident near Mar Vista Court and Highland Way
Santa Cruz, California – Authorities in Santa Cruz are investigating a fatal ATV accident that claimed the life of a Los Gatos man earlier this month.
At around 6 p.m. on May 1, the California Highway Patrol dispatch received reports of an ATV accident at a residence on Mar Vista Court near Highland Way.
CHP says 34-year-old James Richard Jatho was riding an ATV at the residence when he crashed into a retaining wall.
The ATV overturned, ejecting the rider.
Jatho suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
An investigation into the fatal crash is underway.
