A solo vehicle collision involving a box truck occurred today on U.S. Highway 101 near Buellton, CA, with no injuries reported. The incident was first reported at 6:16 PM when the truck veered off the roadway and ended up in a ditch approximately 550 feet from the highway.
Witnesses confirmed visibility of the truck shortly after the initial report. By 6:19 PM, it was noted that only the side of the truck and its lights were visible from the roadway, as it had rolled into a nearby creek. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol, were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported.
At 6:30 PM, a tow truck was requested to assist in recovering the vehicle. However, the recovery operation was postponed until the following day due to safety concerns and the need to shut down the freeway for the operation. The truck was marked as abandoned, and emergency responders ensured that it remained visible from the roadway with active hazard lights on.
Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 was impacted as emergency units worked at the scene, requiring lane closures to ensure the safety of both responders and passing motorists. The California Highway Patrol advised that the freeway would need to be shut down for recovery operations, which may lead to additional calls from concerned drivers who could see the truck's tail lights from a distance.
As of 7:22 PM, the situation was stabilized, and no injuries were reported. The truck will be recovered on the following day, allowing traffic to resume normal operations. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant and cautious while traveling, especially during adverse conditions that may lead to accidents.