[Update: Roadway Open] Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 1 Near Caspar Creek Bridge

A multi-vehicle collision involving a delivery truck shut down both lanes of Highway 1 near the Caspar Creek Bridge Monday afternoon, with a full road closure in effect as of early reports.

The crash was reported at approximately 2:55 p.m. on southbound Highway 1 just north of County Road 409 at the bridge. Initial reports indicated a tow truck and a sedan were involved, with the incident later updated to a three-vehicle collision including a delivery truck. Fuel was reported in the southbound lane.

At least one person was reported injured, though the extent of injuries remained unclear. An off-duty Mendocino Fire personnel member was reported on scene in the early minutes of the response.

Both lanes were blocked, with CAL FIRE and CHP responding. A full road closure was requested by on-scene personnel, with efforts underway to open at least one lane. A CHP unit was on scene within minutes of the report. OES was notified due to the fuel spill, and a tow truck was dispatched with an estimated 25-minute arrival time as of 3:17 p.m.

Motorists traveling Highway 1 in the Caspar area should expect significant delays and plan for alternate routes if possible.

Update from CHP – Ukiah at 4:21 p.m.: 

[Cropped image from the Facebook page of CHP-Ukiah]

State Route 1 is currently closed north of Point Cabrillo Drive due to a traffic collision. Emergency personnel are on scene working to assist those involved and clear the roadway.At this time, it is unknown when the roadway will reopen.

According to scanner traffic, at least one patient was transported to an out of area hospital via air ambulance.

UPDATE 10:29 p.m.: Roadway open

Note: We have corrected the spelling of Caspar. Sorry for our error.