[UPDATE 8:01 p.m.: CHP Releases Info] Loaded Big Rig Rolled 100′ Off Embankment on Hwy 101 Near Leggett

About 2:55 p.m., a loaded big rig went off Hwy 101 south of Leggett, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page. The rig reportedly is approximately 100 feet downhill from the road. An ambulance is responding to the scene as of 3:07 p.m. but isn’t there yet.

The truck and its cargo are off the road but there will be emergency vehicles responding to the area so please be alert.

UPDATE 3:54 p.m.: 

Accident scene

[Photo by Joe Rial]

According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, one southbound lane of 101 is closed and one person has been transferred to Chico by air ambulance.

UPDATE 8:01 p.m.:
Press release from the California Highway Patrol.

On 11/14/2017 at approximately 1450 hours, a 2017 Peterbilt tractor/trailer combination hauling lumber driven by John Michael Turner was traveling south on US-101 southbound, south of the South Leggett overcrossing. Turner allowed the combination of vehicles to drift off the west road edge down a dirt embankment causing the tractor trailer combination to overturn and the lumber to spill onto the embankment. One lane of US-101 southbound was closed for emergency vehicles. As a result of the collision, Turner sustained major injuries and was transported to Enloe Medical Center by Reach AirAmbulance

Cal Fire, Leggett Volunteer Fire Department, City Ambulance and Reach Air assisted with medical aid and Caltrans assisted with traffic control.

This incident remains under investigation by the Garberville CHP Office and DUI does not appear to be a factor.

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Capitalist pig
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Capitalist pig
6 years ago

Hope The driver is OK ,does anyone know who it was ?

Kim
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Kim
6 years ago
Reply to  Capitalist pig

Yes, my cousin, hes from Willits

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
6 years ago
Reply to  Kim

Well, great, that clears it up. The cousin from Willits. Good luck, cuz. Seriously.

James hodges
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James hodges
6 years ago
Reply to  Capitalist pig

Martella drivers, driving to the limits lawfully.
Its a long drive if you go from ukiah to brookings and back down ,espeacially deli ering in the bay and go back up to brookings,not uncommon for brian Martella.

Norberto
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Norberto
6 years ago

I feel like there have been more and more accidents involving big rigs lately, but perhaps i never noticed them before

Sam
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Sam
6 years ago
Reply to  Norberto

So do we make all of the 101 four lane divided north to Benbow ?

DDDDDBBBBBBB
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DDDDDBBBBBBB
6 years ago
Reply to  Sam

Automate the trucks.

If we started with dedicated lanes, maybe....
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If we started with dedicated lanes, maybe....
6 years ago
Reply to  DDDDDBBBBBBB

I have no problem with this statement, as long as COMPUTER RUN FULL SOCIALISM/COMMUNISIM comes with it.
Do you understand how MANY people are in the delivering stuff/trucking industry? How many LAYERS there are in that? How many people?
Plus, have you ever watched an automatic vacuum cleaner?
I’ll just “leave this here”…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSyAOMx0ho

Wild
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Wild
6 years ago
Reply to  Sam

Where this accident occurred 101 is 5 lanes

Anon Forrest
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Anon Forrest
6 years ago

Timely. This comes on the heels of the Richardson Grove “Letters” submission and discussion. Food for thought.

Guest
Guest
Guest
6 years ago
Reply to  Anon Forrest

The trucks involved in accidents are already ones that were looking to go through the grove areas. What’s the difference? The same amount of stuff gets off loaded into more smaller trucks to get through so there are more chances for accidents.

ED Denson
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ED Denson
6 years ago
Reply to  Guest

Yeah, but if the smaller trucks are already having accidents – and not at Richardson Grove, won’ t the larger trucks be even more likely to have accidents, and bigger accidents at that?

It's a Farce
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It's a Farce
6 years ago
Reply to  ED Denson

I dread running across the future bigger trucks in my stretch between Leggett and Laytonville. Lots of curvey road and lane reductions and already a dangerous section.

sick and tired
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sick and tired
6 years ago
Reply to  It's a Farce

Has anybody looked to see how many car wrecks there are in this area? you risk your life driving any of the roads here like shelter cove,hwy 36,Alderpoint etc.I guess truckers are not allowed to make a mistake or have something break on there truck while trying to make a living. Its pretty bad when you get hammered on for trying to make a living.

Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
6 years ago
Reply to  It's a Farce

Try some of the rigs on Hwy 36 in the hairpin turns for size if you want a real nailbiter!!!

Richard
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Richard
6 years ago
Reply to  Anon Forrest

Yes let us live without trade. We can grow victory gardens to replace supermarkets.

Skippy
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Skippy
6 years ago

Whether it be a hauling truck or another vehicle all these accidents are human error
Or inexperience drivers or malfunctioning vehicles. Taking your eyes off of the road for a second can cause an accident like texting or talking on the phone or anything when your not focused on driving safety. Having lived in the Richardson grove area
For many years most of those accidents were drinking related or going too fast. That’s not a good reason to widen the lanes.

John Ripper
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John Ripper
6 years ago

The whole point is to keep the rubber side down and between the white lines. Failing either one of these is a bad thing.

Redneck Mama
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Redneck Mama
6 years ago

Just slow down,please. I learned to drive on the family farm, and Sacramento freeways in the 70s. Life was slower for sure. Recently I have had to return to the freeways of our great state, and have noticed how fast everyone seems to think they need to go. Well that just is not safe. Seems folks coming around here think they are driving the 101 or worse yet 80 in the Bay Area and can get away with speeds like they are used to where they have come from while driving these roads in the Emerald counties. They twist they turn they have cliffs. People die, domn’t mess around drive for the coditions.

Kim
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Kim
6 years ago

This is my cousin, hes been driving for over 20yrs. We are just glad he is alive, an no other was hurt. Prayers please.

Jayne Dough
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Jayne Dough
6 years ago
Reply to  Kim

Hope your cousin is okay!!!!! or will be! Sometimes it is AN ACCIDENT!!!!!!

Erica Adams
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Erica Adams
6 years ago
Reply to  Kim

Prayers for your cousin. Enloe Hospital is top notch.

Amy
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Amy
6 years ago
Reply to  Kim

I’m praying for him and his family he is my neighbor

Ben
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Ben
6 years ago

I’ve noticed many recent accidents are the result of drivers falling asleep.. Both trucks and cars.. Some have been fatal..

nocodeofconduct
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nocodeofconduct
6 years ago

Wow another “Professional” off the road!!

Brittany
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Brittany
6 years ago

I believe the word you’re looking for is expert. A professional is in fact a person connected to a profession, such as John Turner. I wouldn’t expect so much from you, as you find no problem being an ass while a man is fighting for his life.

Brittany
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Brittany
6 years ago

John is a family man and a caring community member. Politics have a place and time. Please be considerate of his family paying attention to the media. Although many of you have fine points and opinions about truck wrecks, please don’t attach them to his accident. It can be hurtful and disturbing for loved ones.

Erica Adams
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Erica Adams
6 years ago

I myself live in Chico CA where this man was taken to. Enloe Hospital is top notch. Prayers for his recovery.

mendocino mamma
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mendocino mamma
6 years ago

He is awake and alert in spite of his injuries. So wonderful to hear healing vibes!!! <3