Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Big Rig Rollover on SR-20 Near Willits Causes Major Traffic Delays

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The overturned big rig on State Route 20 [Photo provided by a reader]

A big rig rollover accident on State Route 20 west of Willits is snarling traffic as first responders assess the scene and work to clear the roadway.

Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page indicate the incident occurred at 5:40 p.m. approximately six miles west of Willits.

The Incident Commander confirmed the westbound lane was blocked by the overturned big rig and the Caltrans Quickmap shows westbound traffic is majorly impacted.

To control the roadway, the Incident Commander requested California Highway Patrol or Caltrans respond to the accident to provide traffic control.

There are reportedly two patients associated with the overturned big rig being assessed by medics at the scene.

A heavy-duty has been requested to the scene used to tow larger vehicles like big rigs.

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UPDATE 9:59 p.m.: SR-20 seems clear of the incident and traffic is freely flowing.


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.


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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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