A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on State Route 37 East in Novato, CA, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The incident, reported at approximately 5:12 PM, involved a dark grey Toyota RAV4, which sustained visible damage, and another unknown vehicle.
As a result of the collision, traffic was impacted with lane slowdowns and a temporary lane closure, causing congestion in the area. Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage traffic control and facilitate the clearing of the roadway. A tow truck was requested for the damaged Toyota RAV4, which was reported to be missing its right front wheel.
By around 6:07 PM, one lane was reopened as vehicles were cleared from the scene, allowing for a gradual return to normal traffic flow. However, motorists may still experience residual delays as the area recovers from the earlier incident.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to expect possible backups as traffic resumes. The California Highway Patrol remained on site to oversee the situation until the incident was fully resolved.