A traffic collision on US Highway 101 North in Mountain View, CA, caused significant lane closures today, impacting the flow of afternoon traffic. The incident involved three vehicles, including a white sedan identified as a suspect vehicle and a blue vehicle identified as a victim vehicle. The collision occurred around 12:21 PM, leading to lane 3 being blocked as emergency services worked to manage the scene.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) units were dispatched to the location for scene management, ensuring the safety of motorists and facilitating the movement of vehicles involved in the incident. A Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) unit was also on the scene, assisting by moving one vehicle to help alleviate traffic congestion.
As a result of the traffic incident, drivers experienced delays and backups in the area, particularly during the busy afternoon commute. The CHP focused on maintaining roadway safety while managing the vehicles involved. Although the specific details of the third vehicle remain unspecified, authorities worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious and expect potential delays in the vicinity of US Highway 101 North and Rengstorff Avenue Offramp as the situation continues to be monitored by traffic management teams.