3-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Results in Injuries [Tompkins Hill, CA]

One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 101 Near Tompkins Hill

Tompkins Hill, CA (February 11, 2026) — A three-vehicle crash on Highway 101 NB near the Tompkins Hill Road offramp sent one person to the hospital Monday morning.

According to authorities, the collision happened shortly before 7 a.m. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle was driving erratically, weaving through lanes and using the shoulder before overturning and striking another vehicle. A Mercedes-Benz and a truck were among the vehicles involved.

Emergency crews responded to the scene, and a tow truck removed a Mercedes sedan that came to rest partially on the shoulder and nearby grass. Traffic continued to move slowly through the area as responders worked to clear the crash and assess the situation. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review details of the incident.

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