Traffic Hazard Reported at Highway 101 South and Stafford Road Offramp: Drivers Avoiding Ratchet Strap in Lane 1

AI SUMMARY: At 3:52pm, a brown ratchet strap was reported in the #1 lane of Highway 101 South near the Stafford Road offramp. Vehicles were swerving to avoid the hazard. The California Department of Transportation was notified at 3:53pm. The dispatch log also noted that the Fortuna Police Department would inquire and provide further information at 3:55pm.

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3:52 p.m.
[2] BRO RATCHET STRAP IN THE #1 LN
3:52 p.m.
[3] VEHS SWERVING TO MISS
3:53 p.m.
[5] 1039 DOT
3:55 p.m.
[8] 1039 FOPD WILL INQ AND ADV

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