Bear Collision Leaves Vehicle Disabled On Highway 101 South

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision with no injuries was reported on Hwy 101 S at about 0 Hwy 101 S after a vehicle reportedly struck a bear, and the vehicle was initially thought to be possibly disabled with hazards on. Additional callers advised that a male was walking in the center divider and later still walking southbound, but no injury was reported. Tow vehicles were requested to expedite removal of a Nissan Kicks with four good tires and moderate front-end damage, and another vehicle was also requested for removal due to a near miss on the curve.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 6:10 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


5:17 a.m.
[3] VEH VS BEAR
5:17 a.m.
[5] VEH PTL 1125
5:17 a.m.
[7] OR 1125
5:31 a.m.
[14] PER ADDTL CALLER MALE IS WALKING IN THE CD
5:32 a.m.
[18] VEH POSS NOT 1125//HAZARDS ON
5:51 a.m.
[28] MALE STILL LS WALKING SB LS 2 AGO NEG 1125 [Shared]
6:06 a.m.
[33] A16-044 NISS KICKS 1185 4 GOOD TIRES MOD FORNT END DAMAGE [Shared]
6:07 a.m.
[35] A16-031 EXPEDIATE 1185 VEH ON CURVE NEAR MISS W VEH [Shared]
6:08 a.m.
[36] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 CLYDES (XXX) XXX-XXXX [Shared]

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