CHP press release:

On Nov. 4, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Richard Bailey was driving a 2014 Nissan sedan southbound on Highway 101, in the southbound lane, in the vicinity of mile post marker 50.18 (approximately two and a half miles north Willits). Mr. Bailey stopped the Nissan in the southbound lane due to a traffic hazard ahead.

John Bullwinkel was driving a 2008 Peterbilt truck-tractor combination southbound on Highway 101, directly behind the Nissan. Mr. Bullwinkel slowed the 2008 Peterbilt, turned to the left, partially entered the northbound lane, and came to a stop.

Robert McAdams Jr. was driving a 1999 Chrysler van, transporting two passengers, northbound on Highway 101, in the northbound lane, south of the Nissan and 2008 Peterbilt. The Chrysler began driving around the 2008 Peterbilt.

Justin Coggins was driving a 2019 Peterbilt log truck southbound Highway 101, in the southbound lane, approaching the other parties, while rounding a curve. Due to Mr. Coggins driving the 2019 Peterbilt at an unsafe speed for the traffic conditions, he was unable to stop the Peterbilt and turned to the left, to avoid a collision with the rear of the 2008 Peterbilt’s trailer.

Mr. Coggins entered the northbound lane and collided with the left front of the 2008 Peterbilt’s trailer. This collision caused the 2008 Peterbilt to collide with the Nissan.

Mr. McAdam’s observed the 2019 Peterbilt approaching and turned the Chyrsler to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision, but the 2019 Peterbilt’s left side collided with the left side of the Chrysler.

After the collision, the 2019 Peterbilt traversed a steep embankment east of Highway 101 and came to a rest within the dense overgrowth east of Highway 101.

A passenger in the Chrysler was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

Caltrans established intermittent traffic closures for both lanes of Highway101 while the offloading and recovery is completed. The estimated time for full cleanup is 3 p.m.

Neither alcohol nor drugs are not suspected as a factor in this collision. This collision is under investigation by the CHP Garberville Area.