Traffic Hazard Causes Backup on Highway 101 North at Sunset Avenue Offramp as Drivers Dodge Mattress

AI SUMMARY: At 3:54 pm, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a traffic hazard at Highway 101 North and the Sunset Avenue Offramp. No vehicles were attempting to retrieve a mattress, causing a backup in traffic. The incident was cleared at 4:00 pm, and the patrol was notified to pick up the mattress on the right-hand side of the road. Additionally, there were reports of vehicles traveling at speeds of 60 mph, passing on the right-hand side and passing a school zone.

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3:54 p.m.
[5] NEG VEHS ATTEMPTING TRYING TO GET MATTRESS
3:54 p.m.
[6] CASUING TRAFFIC TO BACK UP
3:54 p.m.
[10] [Appended, 15:55:33] [2] #2 LN
3:55 p.m.
[19] 1039 CT [Shared]
4 p.m.
[39] A16-022 RDWY CLR [Shared]
4:01 p.m.
[40] A16-022 NOTIFY CT ON RHS FOR PU [Shared]
4:04 p.m.
[42] [Notification] [CHP]-SPEEDS OF 60 MPH PASSING ON RHS - PASSING HARP NEAR A SCHOOL [Shared]

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