[UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: Open] Northbound 101 Closed at Rio Dell After a Crash
Firetruck in the northbound lanes of 101 near Rio Dell. [Photo by Misty Carrico]
Both northbound lanes were subsequently blocked.
An ambulance responded to the scene.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 4:10 p.m.: Hwy 101 is now clear and traffic has resumed the normal flow, according to scanner traffic.
UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: A witness sent in this photo showing the ambulance from Visalia in the rear that first came on the accident. In front, is City Ambulance who took the patient to the hospital. The red Ford Ranger that rolled over is near City Ambulance while emergency personnel work on the injured driver.
Two ambulances at the scene on Hwy 101 near the Davis Street exit. [Photo by Joey Sancho]
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Firemen report the truck rolled as many as 5 times! Landed on its wheels tho. Driver being sent to st Joe’s for hand injury and broken leg. Traffic diverted through rio dell and back to 101.
Thank you!
I’ve been in an accident where we rolled 5 times, luckily we all walked away. It’s a scary situation, hope the drivers alright
Ambulance from Visalia? That’s by Fresno.
Probably moving a stable patient between hospitals, or on its way to pick one up, and stopped to lend a hand.
Wow, they really get around!
He couldn’t be drunk. Drunks don’t tend to get hurt when they crash. Just the victims in the cars they hit.
Kym. Are you really going to let that idiot with the oh so KOOL name comment. Please dont let him get started. We shouldn’t have to read his name. Thanks.
Yes Wannano, I agree. What a dumbass!
I’m relieved to hear he is alive. I passed him on Vista Point, and I noticed him. I also noticed the ambulance. He passed us both. That was at Scotia. I did not see him after that until I got to the accident. I was afraid for him. It reminded me how quickly something like this can happen. I’m so glad he made it through that. I’m also glad the ambulance was there.