Multi-Vehicle Collision Disrupts Traffic on Highway 101

Traffic Collision on U.S. Highway 101 North in Crescent City Causes Delays Today

📍 Crescent City, CA

📅 Published: March 20, 2025 at 01:03 PM

🔄 Updated: March 20, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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Crescent City, March 20, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving five vehicles occurred today on U.S. Highway 101 North in Crescent City, CA, causing notable traffic disruptions during the early afternoon. The incident, reported around 12:23 PM, involved a Ford F150, a maroon Chrysler, and three other vehicles, including two owner-response vehicles.

Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage the situation. Initially, the collision resulted in a one-lane closure, leading to potential delays for motorists. By approximately 1:25 PM, traffic flow improved, with one lane open in both the southbound and northbound directions, while one lane remained closed for cleanup operations.

Towing services were engaged to remove the involved vehicles from the scene. A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the Ford F150 and the Chrysler, while additional towing operations were conducted for the other vehicles involved. Emergency units monitored the roadway conditions to ensure safety for all drivers.

Motorists traveling on U.S. Highway 101 North should remain cautious and expect possible residual delays as cleanup continues. The swift response from emergency services helped to minimize traffic disruption, allowing for the reopening of lanes in a timely manner.

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