Major Collision Causes Traffic Chaos on Highway 101

Traffic Collision on US Highway 101 in Mountain View Causes Significant Delays Today

📍 Mountain View, CA

📅 Published: May 21, 2025 at 03:31 PM

🔄 Updated: May 21, 2025 at 04:31 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, May 21, 2025 -

A significant traffic collision occurred today on US Highway 101 North near the Moffett Boulevard off-ramp in Mountain View, CA. The incident involved four vehicles: a white box truck, a gray Tesla Model Y, a white pickup truck, and one additional vehicle. The crash took place during the busy afternoon traffic hours, leading to substantial lane closures.

As a result of the collision, lanes one through three were blocked, causing considerable delays and congestion for motorists in the area. Emergency response teams were dispatched to manage the scene and control traffic flow. Several vehicles sustained damage and required towing, contributing to the ongoing traffic backup.

Debris from the vehicles was scattered across the roadway, further complicating the situation. Traffic management crews issued alerts to drivers, advising them to expect delays and to consider alternate routes. As of the latest updates, lanes two and three remain closed while tow trucks work to clear the damaged vehicles from the scene.

Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution and remain patient as emergency crews continue their work. The situation is evolving, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the reopening of the affected lanes.

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