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[11-26-2024] San Francisco County, CA – Minor Injuries Reported After Four-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Near Cesar Chavez Street

Published November 27, 2024

[11-26-2024] Minor Injuries Reported After Four-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Near Cesar Chavez StreetA four-vehicle collision on the southbound side of Highway 101 near Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco led to lane closures and minor injuries on Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 2024.

The crash occurred just before 1:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Three lanes were initially closed following the collision, though one lane was reopened shortly after. CHP estimated the remaining two blocked lanes would reopen by 3:00 p.m.

Minor injuries were reported, but it remains unclear if anyone required hospitalization, according to CHP Officer Mark Andrews.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
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  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
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