Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicate a motorcyclist has suffered major injuries after crashing on Highway 101 south of the Ridgewood Grade.
The CalTrans Quickmap indicates traffic has been slowed due to the collision and the #2 lane was partially blocked minutes after the collision. The motorcyclist is being transported to Howard Memorial where an air ambulance is slated to transport them to an out-of-area hospital.
A tow truck has been dispatched to the scene to tow away the motorcycle.
UPDATE 2:56 p.m.: The CHP Incident page states the roadway is now open and the CalTrans Quick map indicates traffic is flowing smoothly once again.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
