[UPDATE 10:12 a.m.] Truck Wreck on 101 South of Confusion Hill

At approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning, a truck veered off Highway 101 near mile marker 97.2 south of Confusion Hill near Bridges Creek and overturned, according to the CHP report. One person is trapped and the vehicle has major damage and is about 50′ over the side, according to the Incident Commander on scene.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Traffic Incident Information Page, initial reports indicate that two individuals were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. One of the occupants was semi-responsive, though it is unclear whether this individual was the female occupant believed to be trapped.

Emergency personnel are currently on the scene, working to assess the situation and provide medical attention. The status of the occupants and the cause of the crash remain unknown at this time.

This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. For now, travelers on Highway 101 should exercise caution in the area as authorities manage the incident.

UPDATE 9:22 a.m.: The CHP page reports they are closing the southbound lane.

UPDATE 9:32 a.m.: One patient complaining of neck and back pain is still being extricated from the vehicle.

UPDATE 10:12 a.m.: The other occupant of the vehicle who appeared fine has now passed out and medical personnel are attending to him, according to reports from the scene.