Multiple Vehicle Traffic Collision North of Laytonville Significantly Impacts Highway 101 and Leaves One Driver with Head Injuries

Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicate that at approximately 3:56 p.m., a multi-vehicle traffic collision occurred north of Laytonville leaving part of the roadway blocked. Reportedly one vehicle fled the scene.

The Incident Commander stated over the scanner to dispatch that two vehicles are blocking Highway 101 in the northbound lane and one vehicle is partially blocking the southbound lane. A third vehicle is reportedly off the roadway.

At least one driver involved in the incident has suffered head injuries. An air ambulance has been requested to the scene.

The CalTrans Quickmap indicates that traffic is severely impacted as a result of the incident.

The CHP Incident Information page describes three of the vehicles involved in the collision–a white Toyota Tacoma, a dark SUV, and a white Ford F550 “fire engine type.” The situation is chaotic and some facts are unclear as of this posting.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.