A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on southbound US Highway 101 at the Interstate 580 interchange in San Rafael, CA, involving four vehicles. The incident was reported at approximately 5:46 PM, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.
The vehicles involved included a black Toyota Camry, a black Honda, a Toyota 4Runner, and an unidentified vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the drivers or passengers involved in the crash. The black Toyota Camry was determined to be not drivable following the incident.
At 5:54 PM, a report was made regarding a black Chevrolet Spark emitting smoke on the right-hand shoulder. Emergency services were dispatched shortly thereafter to address both the collision and the smoking vehicle. Units arrived on the scene at 6:01 PM to assess the situation.
By 6:42 PM, the roadway was cleared, and all lanes were reported open by 6:48 PM. The swift response from emergency personnel helped to manage the incident efficiently, minimizing traffic disruption.
Motorists traveling through the area may have experienced brief delays during the response and clearance of the incident, but the roadway has since returned to normal conditions. The California Highway Patrol continues to remind drivers to remain vigilant and cautious on the roads to prevent such incidents in the future.
Overall, the incident was resolved without serious complications, and the situation was handled effectively by emergency services.