The collision occurred on US-101 North just north of Marsh Road in Redwood City at about 12:10 a.m.
Redwood City, CA – Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 101 North in Redwood City early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred on US-101 North just north of Marsh Road in Redwood City at about 12:10 a.m.
CHP incident records indicate a Chevrolet Astro van with major front-end damage collided with a Toyota Corolla, also with front-end damage. The Chevrolet was reportedly involved in the impact that required the extrication of both parties from the vehicles by fire personnel due to the severity of the crash.
Two people were seriously injured as a result of the collision. One driver was found unconscious, and the passenger was pinned inside the vehicle before being freed by fire crews. Both injured parties were transported to medical facilities. No arrests have been reported.
The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, but initial information noted vehicles blocking lanes and possible involvement of additional unidentified vehicles at the scene prior to the confirmed two-vehicle collision.
California Highway Patrol officers and Redwood City Fire Department crews responded to the scene, performing vehicle extrication and emergency medical care before clearing lanes.
The crash temporarily blocked slow lanes on US-101 North, disrupting early morning traffic until lanes were reopened shortly after emergency operations concluded.
The incident remains under investigation by CHP as authorities continue to determine contributing factors in the collision.
Crash Statistics in California:
According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), San Mateo County, which includes Redwood City, recorded over 4,000 injury and fatal traffic collisions in the most recent reporting year, reflecting ongoing concerns about highway safety in the region.
Statewide, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 4,000 people died in traffic crashes in California in a recent year, with tens of thousands more injured annually.
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