A traffic collision on US Highway 101 South in Corte Madera, CA, caused significant traffic disruptions today during the afternoon commute. The incident involved three vehicles: a black Mazda hatchback, a four-door sedan with a mattress on board, and a white van that was pulled to the right side of the highway.
Debris, including a mattress, tarp, and wood, was scattered across the right lanes, leading to lane blockages and impacting traffic flow. Emergency traffic management was quickly initiated as units arrived on the scene to assess the situation and control the traffic. Motorists experienced delays and congestion as they navigated around the debris and the vehicles involved.
As the situation developed, traffic was observed swerving and braking sharply in response to the obstacles in the roadway. The mattress and other debris were eventually moved to the right side of the highway, but the vehicles remained in place for investigation and clearance, prolonging the traffic backup.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area and to anticipate potential delays as the California Highway Patrol works to resolve the incident. Normal traffic flow is expected to resume once the scene is cleared and all vehicles are safely removed.