A hit-and-run incident involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 at the Interstate 580 East interchange in San Rafael, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 9:23 AM when a white pickup truck was found blocking the far right turn lane.
Emergency services, including multiple units from the California Highway Patrol and the San Rafael Fire Department, arrived on the scene shortly after the report. By 9:25 AM, a police unit was on site to assess the situation. The fire department was notified at 9:30 AM, and by 9:31 AM, it was confirmed that an SUV involved in the collision sustained front-end damage.
Fortunately, all occupants of both vehicles were checked by medics and confirmed to be unharmed. At 9:41 AM, medics reported that everyone involved was okay, and by 9:57 AM, it was officially confirmed that no injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
The white pickup truck was identified as the vehicle that fled the scene, but its status following the incident remains unspecified. The SUV, however, was confirmed to have front-end damage, which may require repairs.
Traffic in the area was impacted as emergency responders worked to clear the scene. The presence of emergency vehicles and the blocking of a lane may have caused delays for motorists traveling through this busy interchange.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to come forward. The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the incident to locate the driver of the white pickup truck.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers involved in accidents. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior on the road.
For ongoing updates regarding this incident and other traffic-related news, stay tuned to local news outlets and the California Highway Patrol's official channels.