Semi Driver Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 299 Near Bair Road [Humboldt County, CA]

Police Investigate Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 299 in Humboldt County

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA (September 23, 2026)— One driver sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 299 involving a semi-truck and a trailer carrying mules

Authorities received reports of the collision at approximately 5:44 p.m. near mile marker 19.10, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.

Preliminary reports indicated that a trailer carrying mules overturned during the collision. The CHP log also described a semi truck and several other vehicles at the scene, although early reports contained conflicting information about the total number of vehicles involved.

Initial entries identified an older Toyota Camry, a Nissan Rogue, a Dodge, and a semi truck, but authorities had not confirmed those vehicle descriptions.

Emergency dispatchers initially reported smoke and fuel leaking from the semi truck. Fuel reportedly spread across the roadway, while two propane tanks were also said to be leaking.

The semi driver became trapped inside the vehicle following the collision. Emergency personnel later freed the driver, and an ambulance transported the motorist to a hospital at approximately 6:48 p.m.

Authorities did not immediately disclose the extent of the driver’s injuries.

Blue Lake Fire personnel were at the scene by approximately 6:15 p.m.

The condition of the mules remained unknown in the initial reports.

The crash blocked traffic and caused backups in both directions on Highway 299. By 8:07 p.m., video provided by a motorist showed two vehicles being towed from the crash scene.

Motorists were advised to expect delays while emergency personnel cleared the roadway and addressed the hazardous material concerns.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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