Multi-Vehicle Collision Causes Major Highway Backup

Multi-Vehicle Collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Goleta, CA Causes Traffic Disruption

📍 Goleta, CA

📅 Published: January 23, 2025 at 07:03 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Goleta, CA
Goleta, January 23, 2025 -

A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near South Fairview Avenue in Goleta, CA, involving three to four vehicles. The incident was reported at approximately 5:52 PM, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

The collision involved a white vehicle, a red vehicle, and a blue Toyota RAV4, which became immovable due to the impact. Multiple tow trucks were dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles as traffic began to back up in the area.

By 6:11 PM, it was confirmed that the blue Toyota RAV4 was blocking the second lane, contributing to significant traffic disruption. Additional tow trucks were requested to manage the situation effectively. As of 6:48 PM, all involved vehicles were confirmed to be blocking one or two lanes, further complicating traffic flow.

The status of any injuries remains unknown. Motorists in the area are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as crews work to clear the scene. Emergency services are actively managing the situation to restore normal traffic flow. Updates will follow as more information becomes available regarding the incident and its impact on traffic conditions.

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