Skip to Content
Top Stories

Big rig versus Honda crash on northbound Highway 101 near Potter Road

By
June 13, 2024 6:40 PM
Published 2:11 PM

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The California Highway Patrol confirmed that there was a minor-injury crash involving a big rig truck and a white Honda on Highway 101 at Potter Road.

The crash took place at 10:54 am on Thursday morning just outside of Salinas. Officers say the driver of the Honda had a laceration on his right hand, but suffered no other injuries.

The crash left lane two of the highway shutdown due to produce that the big rig had spilled on the roadway, according to officers. Lane one was immediately opened after the accident.

Photo of the traffic on Highway 101 just outside of Gonzales

Extreme traffic continued throughout the afternoon while the big rig waited for a tow truck, said officers.

The reason for the Honda veering off the road and crashing behind the big rig as it was merging onto the freeway is still under investigation.

Officers say that traffic incidents involving big rigs are common in the area.

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Jeanette Bent

I’ve been an international professional writer and performer for over 25 years. With a background in journalism, creative writing, dance and aerial, I find the intersection between all of these skills lands itself somewhere under the term “storytelling.”

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content