Traffic Collision Causes Delays on U.S. 101

Traffic Collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Causes Delays Today

📍 Santa Rosa, CA

📅 Published: July 6, 2025 at 04:32 PM

🔄 Updated: July 6, 2025 at 05:03 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, July 6, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near the Steele Lane on-ramp in Santa Rosa, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 3:51 PM and involved a red Mazda CX50 and a blue Acura MDX. One of the vehicles was declared not drivable and required towing.

Emergency services responded quickly, sending multiple units to the scene to manage traffic and ensure safety. As a result of the collision, traffic experienced slow movement in the affected lane, leading to congestion during the busy afternoon commute.

A tow truck was dispatched to remove the non-drivable vehicle, with an estimated arrival time of 20 minutes. Traffic officials worked diligently to control the situation and facilitate the safe clearance of the roadway.

Motorists traveling through the area were advised to exercise caution and expect delays as the incident was being managed. The California Highway Patrol monitored the traffic incident closely to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes if possible to avoid backups while the scene is cleared.

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