Hwy 101 reopened in San Rafael after produce truck crash triggers massive backup
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) -- As the season's first major storm soaks the Bay Area, a produce truck overturned on Hwy 101 in San Rafael, snarling traffic for thousands of drivers.
The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. near the San Pedro off-ramp and impacted traffic in both directions. The truck was traveling northbound, but ended up on the center-divide, impacting multiple southbound lanes.
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Officials said one person was taken to the hospital after being hit with flying debris, but looks to be fine.
The CHP said the crash was weather related and the truck was going too fast coming down the hill.
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"Based off his statement, as well as witness statements, it appears that this vehicle just lost control. This is an area as we see with wet weather and especially on hills -- you get a lot of water on these hills. So this is an area where you really have to pay attention to your driving, pay attention to water standing on the roadway and just play it safe," said CHP Ofc. Andrew Barclay.
The cleanup effort lasted several hours and lanes were reopened around 11 a.m.
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