A serious incident occurred today on the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near College Avenue in Santa Rosa, CA, involving a collision with a pedestrian. A white pickup truck reportedly struck the pedestrian and left the scene. Emergency services responded quickly, with multiple units arriving to manage the situation.
The incident was reported around 10:11 PM, leading to an immediate ambulance request. Authorities blocked off the Steele on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101 to ensure the safety of responders and facilitate the investigation. By 10:38 PM, a sigalert was issued, indicating that the first two lanes of southbound traffic were blocked due to the collision, with expectations of delays lasting approximately two to three hours.
Despite the rapid response from emergency services, there were no confirmed walk-in injuries reported at local hospitals related to the incident. The roadway was cleared, and the sigalert was lifted by 1:10 AM, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident, particularly those who may have witnessed the white pickup truck, to come forward. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and vigilance for both drivers and pedestrians.