A traffic collision involving two vehicles, a dark-colored sedan and a Safeway semi-truck, occurred early this morning on the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near the Pepper Road on-ramp in Petaluma, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 1:11 AM today. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported by the semi-truck driver, who remained unharmed throughout the event.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene after the sedan was observed smoking. The driver of the semi-truck declined medical assistance, and fire services were called to address the smoking vehicle. The fire department arrived shortly after the initial report to manage the situation.
By 1:52 AM, a tow truck was dispatched to remove the smoking sedan from the roadway. The area was cleared, and all lanes were reopened to traffic by 4:18 AM, minimizing disruption to the morning commute.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the incident was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries. Drivers in the vicinity were advised to exercise caution during the initial response phase, but normal traffic flow resumed shortly thereafter. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the efficient response of emergency services in managing unexpected situations.