A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near Bailey Road in Morgan Hill, CA. The incident took place around 1:45 PM when a gold Toyota Prius was rear-ended while waiting for a tow truck. Shortly after, the Prius was struck again by another vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the Prius was confirmed to be drivable.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene to manage the situation. The collision resulted in damage to approximately 50 feet of guardrail, with several wooden posts broken due to the impact. To ensure safety and facilitate vehicle recovery, the Bailey Avenue on-ramp to U.S. Highway 101 North was temporarily closed.
The California Highway Patrol coordinated with local fire services to clear the roadway and assist with the recovery of the vehicles involved. The tow truck was called to help remove the vehicles from the area. Traffic resumed its normal flow after the necessary precautions were taken.
Motorists in the vicinity were advised to remain cautious as emergency services worked to clear the scene. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining safe distances between vehicles to prevent similar collisions in the future.