[Update] Truck and RV Trailer Wreck; Highway 101 Closed in Both Directions
A traffic collision involving a truck and an RV occurred at approximately 4:01 PM near the Peg House, one mile north of mile marker 94.75 on Highway 101 north of Leggett.
The incident initially reported a semi-truck involved, but it was later clarified to be a truck and an RV. The collision is reported to be blocking both northbound and southbound lanes, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page.
Two occupants are reported to be inside the vehicle currently.
Screenshot of the Caltrans QuickMap
Emergency services were promptly alerted, with multiple units assigned and enroute by 4:04 PM. Caltrans is also en route.
We will provide updates as the situation develops.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
Update 4:28 p.m.: A Reach air ambulance is en route with an estimated time of arrival of 4:43 p.m.
Update 4:31 p.m.: The incident commander has canceled the air ambulance.
Update 4:57 p.m.: A heavy-duty tow has been requested from All-in-One Towing for a tow-behind travel trailer loaded with personal items. The trailer is fully blocking the southbound lanes, one mile north of the Peg House, according to the CHP log.
Screenshot of the Caltrans QuickMap
Though severe traffic congestion is evident on the Caltrans QuickMap, at this time it is unknown if controlled traffic has been implemented at the scene of the collision.
UPDATE 7:26 p.m.: Caltrans QuickMap shows traffic is moving smoothly.
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Cal trans site isn’t showing 101 closure. Is there any update on that
We traveled past there around 3 pm today and narrowly avoided a multi-car collision ourselves because a deer was slowly crossing in front of the Peg House. Lots of vehicles in both directions but the deer proceeded.
Just an FYI: a couple of days ago, I almost took out a family crossing at the curve at the north end of last chance grade. Parents and two small kids straddling their bikes while crossing.
It’s not just deer that don’t know any better.
Likely going onto the ‘old 101 highway’ that runs northward from Last Chance.
That road crossed Damnation Gulch and ended up at Enderts Beach… (just south of Crescent City). Upper end of the old 101 road has collapsed into the ocean.
Enderts beach road is part of the ‘old 101’.
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That is a very dangerous crossing from the other side of the highway.
That accident was near Leggett which is many miles down the highway from the Last Chance Grade. But you are very correct in saying that is an extremely dangerous area crossing from the opposite side of the highway. I really hope the folks involved in the accident by the Peg House will be fine.
It’s tourist season within the curtain. Expect more of the same especially when elk are involved. The worst thing about elk are tourists.
The mistake is understandable. An RV is arguably a ‘semi- truck’.