A semi-truck collided with an animal early this morning on State Route 152 East near Bell Station in Hollister, CA. The incident occurred around 3:07 AM when the truck, which was hauling a set of doubles, ran off the road into a ditch after hitting the animal. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
The collision resulted in damage to approximately 70 feet of guardrail along the roadway. Emergency services responded promptly to assist with vehicle extraction and manage traffic. Temporary traffic stoppages were implemented to ensure safety during the recovery efforts.
By 3:18 AM, most of the animal debris was cleared from the roadway, although some smaller pieces remained. Traffic was allowed to resume shortly after, but the right lane remained affected due to the damaged guardrail.
Caltrans was notified, and by 7:47 AM, the second lane on State Route 152 East was temporarily closed for further vehicle extraction and repairs to the guardrail. A tow truck was called to the scene to remove the semi-truck, which was successfully towed away, allowing for the clearance of the roadway.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as repair work continues. This incident highlights the potential hazards on the roadways, particularly involving wildlife.