A significant traffic incident occurred today on US Highway 101 North near Marsh Road in Menlo Park, CA, involving four vehicles. The collision took place around 1:02 PM when two vehicles, a red Honda Civic and a gray Dodge Challenger, were reported racing at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The high-speed race resulted in a severe crash, with both primary vehicles sustaining extensive damage. The Honda Civic caught fire following the collision.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. Fortunately, despite the severity of the incident, no injuries were reported among the drivers or passengers involved. However, the crash caused substantial debris to scatter across the roadway, leading to the closure of multiple lanes.
As emergency crews worked to manage the situation, a tow truck was called to remove the damaged vehicles. The California Highway Patrol issued a signal alert due to the blocked lanes, warning motorists of potential delays. Initially, lanes one through three were closed, but by 2:06 PM, all lanes were reopened after the situation was under control.
Witnesses reported that the vehicles were racing at dangerously high speeds before the crash, and video footage of the incident was made available to authorities for further investigation. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with street racing and reckless driving.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.