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A four-car pileup on Highway 101 near Palo Alto resulted in one woman killed and several injured; the driver of a white Acura SUV suspected of DUI was arrested at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Activists protesting the war in Gaza shut down southbound Highway 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge, demanding the U.S. stop arming and funding Israel in the conflict. The protest caused a Sig-alert to be issued by the California Highway Patrol, and a similar demonstration blocked all lanes of northbound Interstate 880 in the East Bay.
Two people are dead after their vehicle collided with a Washington State Patrol trooper who was responding to an emergency on Highway 101 in Shelton, Washington. The trooper was not seriously injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The identities of the deceased, a man and a woman in their 60s, have not been released. The crash is under investigation, but it appears the trooper's vehicle collided with the other vehicle as it was trying to enter or cross the highway.
Two people are dead after their vehicle collided with a Washington State Patrol trooper who was responding to an emergency on Highway 101 in Shelton, Washington. The trooper, who was not seriously injured, was transported to a hospital as a precaution. The identities of the deceased, a man and a woman in their 60s, have not been released. The crash is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as the area is expected to be closed for some time.
Tillamook County in Oregon is urgently constructing a new bridge within 10 to 15 days after a washout on Miami Foley Road left Highway 101 as the only direct route between Garibaldi and Mohler. The existing stretch of Highway 101 is frequently closed due to landslides and coastal flooding, causing significant commute delays. The county has declared a disaster and requested a State of Emergency to expedite the contracting process for the bridge, which will be made of steel piles and concrete. The bridge is crucial as it provides the only north-to-south route on the Oregon coast, and the county aims to have it completed and the road reopened by December 21.
Heavy rains from a second atmospheric river have caused flooding in parts of Oregon, particularly on the Oregon Coast. Highway 101 is closed in multiple locations, including near Lincoln City, Seaside, and Tillamook, due to flooding and landslides. Other road closures and delays are also reported in various areas. The Willamette River in Salem is projected to reach high levels, potentially impacting roads and ferry services. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution while driving in stormy conditions.
Major flooding caused by an atmospheric river has forced the closure of Highway 101 between Seaside and Cannon Beach Junction in Oregon. The Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District reported flood waters reaching 10 inches, urging caution and advising motorists not to drive through flooded areas. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Northwest Oregon, including the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, and Cascade Foothills.
Protesters in San Francisco blocked lanes on Highway 101 near Octavia Street for about 90 minutes, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and showing support for Palestinians. The demonstration caused traffic disruptions but has since been resolved.
One person was killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Montecito. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes, with one vehicle going down an embankment. One person suffered major injuries and had to be extricated from the vehicle, while another person was ejected and pronounced dead. The injuries to three people in the other vehicle were described as minor.
An active wildfire, the O’Brian Creek Fire, has prompted a level 3 evacuation notice for the Coy Creek area near Ophir in Curry County, Oregon. The fire, estimated to be around 20 acres in size, is located near milepost 315 on Highway 101, which is currently closed in both directions. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center in Gold Beach, and updates are expected as the situation develops.
A four-vehicle accident on Highway 101 in San Jose caused traffic to come to a halt, with three patients being taken to local hospitals for treatment. Lanes were reopened by 6 a.m. and drivers are advised to use caution in the area.
A woman driving on Highway 101 in San Francisco was shot in the leg, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The victim pulled over on Monterey Avenue after the incident, and her condition is currently unknown. The CHP is actively investigating the shooting and is asking for any eyewitnesses to come forward.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a deadly crash on Highway 101 in Greer, South Carolina as 25-year-old Jonathan Cash. The crash occurred near the Spinx gas station and BMW entrance, but no further details have been released at this time.
Three people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a six-vehicle pile-up on northbound Highway 101 in Sunnyvale, California. Two of the victims have been identified as Tyler Rasay, 28, and Paul Dennig, 24, while the third victim has not yet been identified. The initial accident involved a Ford pickup truck crashing into the median, setting off a chain reaction involving five other vehicles. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and does not believe alcohol or drugs played a role.
Three people were killed and five injured in a six-car collision on northbound Highway 101 near Sunnyvale, California. The collision was triggered by a driver who lost control and collided into the center median, causing other vehicles to collide with the stopped vehicle. The three people who died had all stepped outside their vehicles onto the highway and were hit as the cars crashed into one another. All lanes were closed on 101 in both directions between Lawrence Expressway and Fair Oaks Avenue, and traffic controls were set up to divert traffic onto Lawrence Expressway.