[UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: Major Injuries] Vehicle Collision on Highway 101 Near Scotia; One Patient Trapped

A single vehicle crashed off northbound Highway 101 near the Scotia on-ramp Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least one person with a head injury requiring extrication, according to scanner traffic.

The incident was reported around 5:06 p.m. No occupants were visible outside the vehicle, which came to rest on an embankment after what dispatchers initially noted as a possible collision with a hillside.

Rio Dell fire was called out all-hands along with a city ambulance unit. The Fortuna Police Department also advised they were sending a unit.

CHP is handling the investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

Update: According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page, the patient’s legs were pinned by the vehicle, requiring extended extrication efforts.

UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: CHP later updated the collision to a major injury crash. According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, the woman suffered major injuries to both legs, along with injuries to her spine and head. Additional information received by RHBB indicates she sustained tibia and fibula fractures to her left leg, a partial amputation of her right foot, and lacerations to her head.

One woman received major injuries in this solo crash today. [Photos from Austin Seder]