A multi-vehicle traffic collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near Cat Canyon Road in Los Alamos, CA. The incident, which involved five vehicles, was reported at approximately 2:05 PM. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
Among the vehicles involved were a white pickup truck and a gray Mercedes G Wagon, both of which sustained significant damage. The white pickup truck suffered major front-end damage, while the gray Mercedes was missing a left front tire. Fortunately, there were no individuals reported outside of the vehicles, but the status of any potential injuries remains unknown.
Traffic control measures were quickly established to manage the flow of vehicles in both directions. Towing services were requested to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway. By 4:15 PM, all units had cleared the scene, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.
Additionally, Caltrans was notified of downed signs in the area, including a wrong way sign and a one-way sign, which may have contributed to the incident. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the vicinity as cleanup efforts were underway.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance while driving, particularly in busy traffic conditions.