A hit-and-run incident involving three vehicles occurred today on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near State Route 85 in Mountain View, California. The collision took place at approximately 5:26 PM and involved a 2017 white BMW M3 and another white BMW sedan. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and all vehicles involved were confirmed to be drivable.
Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), responded promptly to the scene. Upon arrival, they found that the vehicles were not blocking traffic, allowing for a quick resolution to the incident. The CHP classified the event as a hit-and-run with no injuries, indicating that the drivers involved did not remain at the scene to exchange information.
The incident began when the two BMWs were traveling in the express lane of southbound U.S. Highway 101, attempting to merge into the carpool lane. The collision occurred shortly thereafter, resulting in the hit-and-run situation. Despite the nature of the incident, the swift response from emergency services ensured that the roadway remained clear and traffic flow was minimally impacted.
By 5:42 PM, the CHP confirmed that the vehicles were cleared from the roadway, and the situation was under control. The incident was officially logged as a hit-and-run with no injuries, allowing the CHP to focus on gathering information and assisting the drivers involved.
Motorists traveling through the area may have experienced brief delays during the response but were able to continue their journeys without significant interruptions. The CHP encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to prevent such incidents in the future.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the need for drivers to remain at the scene of an accident to ensure safety and accountability. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run and urges anyone with information to come forward.