Traffic Hazard Reported on Highway 101 South at Humboldt Hill Road Offramp: Large Debris in Southbound Lane causing concern among drivers

AI SUMMARY: A large piece of trash or tire was reported in the southbound lane #1 of Highway 101 at the Humboldt Hill Road offramp. No associated vehicle was seen at the scene. California Highway Patrol units C16-031C and C16-044C were both running a break southbound from Herrick.

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6:20 p.m.
[2] LARGE PIECE OF TRASH OR TIRE IN SB #1
6:22 p.m.
[3] NEG ASSOC VEH SEEN
6:43 p.m.
[6] C16-031C 97, RUNNING BREAK SB FROM HERRICK
6:43 p.m.
[7] C16-044C ALSO RUNNING BREAK SB FROM HERRICK
6:46 p.m.
[8] C16-031C LARGE TRASH BAG MOVED TO RHS SB JSO HERRICK ONR / REQ NOTIFY DOT

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