Multiple Vehicle Collision on Highway 299 West in Humboldt Results in Injuries, Lane Closures under Investigation

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision was reported on Highway 299 West at approximately 2.4 miles up the mountain. The vehicle spun out and went off the road, with multiple occupants inside. Emergency services were notified, and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. There were no visible injuries reported, but multiple vehicles pulled over to assist. Lane number 2 was closed due to the collision, and towing services were requested. Multiple injuries were reported, including leg abrasions, lacerations, and possible concussions. The lane closure was later lifted.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 7:37 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


3:41 p.m.
[4] SPUN OUT AND WENT OFF THE RD
3:41 p.m.
[6] MULTIPLE OCCS IN THE VEH
3:41 p.m.
[7] NEG 1125
3:41 p.m.
[8] NOT VISIBLE FROM THE RD / MULTIPLE VEHS PULLING OVER
3:42 p.m.
[12] 1039 CF
3:45 p.m.
[14] 1039 CF
3:41 p.m.
[20] [Appended, 15:45:54] [4] ON RHS
3:42 p.m.
[24] [Appended, 15:45:54] [6] NEG 1125
3:56 p.m.
[29] 16-S3 DOT 97 #2 LN CLOSURE IN PLACE [Shared]
3:56 p.m.
[30] A16-022 1185 REQ [Shared]
3:57 p.m.
[32] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 BUDDYS TOWING (XXX) XXX-XXXX [Shared]
4:01 p.m.
[34] 1039 CT [Shared]
4:08 p.m.
[37] A16-031 WILL ASST W/CLOSURE OF #2 LN [Shared]
4:32 p.m.
[49] A16-031 DOT HAS #2 LN CLOSURE IN PLACE
7:02 p.m.
[64] B16-025B LN OPEN
7:32 p.m.
[71] LINE 68 MASS INJ INJURY TO LEG IMBRASION LEFT ARM POSS CONCUSION
7:33 p.m.
[72] LINE 69 INJ - LASARSION LEFT ARM COP TO HEAD
7:38 p.m.
[78] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared]

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