A traffic collision occurred today on southbound U.S. Highway 101 in Cotati, CA, involving two vehicles: a white pickup truck and a blue semi-truck. The incident took place around 9:30 AM and resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. The white pickup truck was towed from the scene, while the status of the individuals involved remains unclear, categorized as unknown injuries.
Witnesses reported that the occupants of the white pickup truck were seen walking around after the collision, suggesting they were not severely injured. The blue semi-truck, operated by Flyers Transportation and pulling two tankers, sustained damage to its cab during the incident.
Additionally, the collision caused a broken wooden pole for a merge sign located in the area, raising safety concerns for the on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101, which is near a brake check area.
Emergency services responded promptly, leading to lane closures to facilitate the towing of the damaged vehicles and assess the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the area and anticipate potential delays as cleanup efforts continue.
Authorities are working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.