At Least One Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 101 near Broadway Off-ramp [Santa Maria, CA]

Traffic Backed Up after Santa Maria Semi-Truck Collision

SANTA MARIA, CA (December 10, 2018) – At least one person was injured following a semi-truck crash on Thursday, December 6.

The crash occurred at about 6:15 a.m. along northbound Highway 101 near the Broadway off-ramp.

The California Highway Patrol said that a total of four vehicles were involved in the incident. It started when two vehicles were involved in a rear-end crash. The truck then reportedly struck one of those vehicles and another car before it crashed into the center divider.

At least one person was transported to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries.

The highway was shut down at Donovan Road and all lanes reopened at about 5:40 p.m.

A car crash involving a big vehicle like semi-trucks can be dangerous and life-threatening. It is important to drive defensively against vehicles bigger than what you are driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and be responsible for your actions while you are behind the wheel.

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