[Update] Air Ambulance on Order for Occupants of Head-On Collision on Highway 101

Reach Air Ambulance stock photo. [Image used with permission from Southern Trinity Area Rescue]

According to scanner traffic, two vehicles collided head on in the northbound lane of Highway 101 just south of the Salmon Creek exit. Dispatch informed responding units that four patients are involved between the two vehicles.

Extrication for one or more occupants is required, according to emergency dispatch. A nurse at the scene of the collision reported that four involved parties needed medical attention. The CHP log states that at least one of the involved parties has suffered major injuries.

The CHP Traffic Incident Information page stated the first report of the collision came in at 1:38 p.m. and lists the two vehicles involved as a white sedan and a silver sedan; the white sedan is reportedly blocking the roadway. The #2 lane of both southbound, and northbound, Highway 101 are reportedly closed due the collision. Tow trucks are en route.

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.

Update 3:52 p.m.: CHP is reporting that the roadway is clear.

Update: A photo from the scene of the collision earlier today.