Traffic Hazard on Highway 101 North in Humboldt County Results in Big Rig Stranded in Northbound #2 Lane at Mile Marker 21.50

AI SUMMARY: At 12:38 am, a big rig was reported as a traffic hazard on the northbound side of Highway 101 near Humoldt Road at mile marker 21.50. The driver's wife arrived with gas and was able to move the vehicle to the southbound scales area, resolving the issue. The big rig was then escorted to a gas station in Garberville for fuel. Subsequently, there were reports of the big rig partially blocking the northbound lane #2, with unclear information about whether it was a mechanical issue or just an out of gas situation. The driver's wife was on the way with more fuel from the Loleta area, but a tow truck had not been requested as of yet.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 12:59 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


12:38 a.m.
[22] C105-023 WIFE 97 W GAS BIG RIG MOVED TO SB SCALES VEH NO LONGER 1125
12:56 a.m.
[23] C105-023 ESCORTING BIG RIG TO GVILLE FOR FUEL FRM 101/ MIRANDA
10:57 p.m.
[1] 1126 BIG RIG IN NB #2
11:04 p.m.
[9] [Appended, 23:05:49] [1] TK PARTIAL 1125 IN NB #2
11:14 p.m.
[19] LE: INVD WAS UNSURE IF JUST OOG OR IF UNK MECH [Shared]
11:24 p.m.
[20] PER HSO WIFE ENRT W/ FUEL FRM LOLETA NOT STARTING 1185 YET [Shared]

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