A significant traffic collision occurred today on U.S. Highway 101 South near the Ellis Street off-ramp in Mountain View, CA, involving five vehicles. The incident took place during the evening rush hour, leading to substantial traffic delays and congestion in the area.
At the scene, a white BMW sedan was reported to be non-drivable and positioned sideways, blocking lane one. A red Mercedes was also involved, obstructing two lanes. To facilitate traffic flow, emergency responders moved vehicles to the right side of the highway.
Multiple units from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) were dispatched to manage the situation and control traffic. As a result of the collision, express lanes one through three were blocked, causing backups that extended through the area.
Traffic conditions remained challenging as responders worked to clear the scene and restore normal flow. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. The situation was monitored closely, and updates were provided as they became available.