The semi was full of packages and caught fire. The driver of the semi suffered a broken arm but is expected to be okay.
The accident was caused by a sedan that was sitting in the middle of 101 with no driver, according to the CHP.
New info from @JobinaFortson at scene of major big rig crash in Cotati- tow truck has arrived, semi driver walking away with just a broken arm, crash was caused by a sedan that was sitting in middle of 101 w/ no driver, one lane now open NB @ Railroad Ave. pic.twitter.com/Xt3znHDXDt
— Alexis Smith (@AlexisABC7) November 14, 2018
Big rig crash on 101 near Railroad Ave exit in Cotati @abc7newsbayarea pic.twitter.com/DYx0NLygWr
— Jobina Fortson (@JobinaFortson) November 14, 2018
**Sig Alert** major problem NB 101 near Railroad Ave in Cotati area- semi overturned and caught fire. Major injuries. ALL lanes blocked. pic.twitter.com/0KFfXUPGLB
— Alexis Smith (@AlexisABC7) November 14, 2018
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