A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on US101 North at the Lakeville Highway offramp in Petaluma, CA. The incident happened around 12:06 PM and involved a white van and a gray sedan. The gray sedan collided with a guardrail, resulting in the deployment of airbags, but the driver was unharmed.
Both vehicles came to a stop on the offramp, with the gray sedan, identified as an Acura, rendered non-drivable and requiring a tow. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to manage the situation. The incident was classified as having no injuries, ensuring that all parties involved were safe.
Traffic was impacted due to the collision, particularly in the slow lane, which was partially blocked during the incident. Witnesses reported that both drivers were standing outside their vehicles and appeared to be fine. Initially, a tow request was made for the Acura but was later canceled as the situation was assessed.
Motorists traveling through the area should remain cautious and expect possible delays as the scene was cleared. The California Highway Patrol is managing the incident to restore traffic flow as quickly as possible.
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to stay vigilant and adhere to safe driving practices to prevent accidents on the road.