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Big Rig vs Sedan Accident on Highway 101 Outside of Salinas

A 2 vehicle accident happened on Monday morning, March 21 sometime between 7 am and 8 am on Highway 101 Northbound south of Salinas at Hartnell Road involving a big rig and a sedan. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the big rig truck cut off the sedan after making an illegal U-turn. The sedan rear-ended the truck and was lodged under the trailer. There were 4 people in the sedan that included 3 children. All 3 children were transported to a hospital in the Bay Area by helicopter, while the driver was taken to a hospital in Salinas. No information has been provided regarding their conditions. Caltrans reported that the right slow lane and the left turn lane to Hartnell Road were shutdown for an extended period of time as crews worked to clear up debris from the crash. The wreck is still under investigation.

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