Traffic Snarled on Hwy 101 Near the Hwy 299 Interchange Following a Two-Vehicle Collision

Multiple first responders were toned out just after 12:30 p.m. today, July 15, for the report of a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Hwy 101 and Hwy 299 near Arcata.

Arcata Fire was the first to arrive on scene, assuming command, confirmed the traffic collision stating that one of the involved vehicles was on the right-hand side of the roadway, while the other was in the center divider. He also relayed to dispatch that there are two patients at scene with minor injuries.

The additional incoming resources have been cancelled with Arcata Fire stating they can manage the incident.

Traffic on northbound Highway 101 is backing open though the CHP Traffic Incident Information page is indicating that the roadway remains open. Debris from the crash is reported to be strewn across the roadway. Please use caution in the area as first responders assist those involved in the collision.

Tow trucks have been requested for the two vehicles in the collision. The CHP cad page identifies one vehicle as a gold or silver Chevy Equinox and the other as a black Honda Civic.

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.