Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southbound US Highway 101 Injures 3 [Eureka, CA]

Two Minors Injured in Crash on Southbound US Highway 101 in Eureka

EUREKA, CA (June 17, 2026)— Three people sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on southbound US Highway 101 near Mid City Motorworld, just north of Eureka, on Wednesday evening.

According to California Highway Patrol incident logs, the crash was first reported at about 5:46 p.m.

Initial reports indicated that four vehicles may have been involved, though officials had not confirmed the total number of vehicles at the time.

The collision initially blocked traffic lanes and caused delays in the southbound lanes. CHP records showed that at least two vehicles sustained major front-end damage. 

A Toyota Matrix became disabled and could not be moved from the roadway, while a Ford Fusion also sustained major front-end damage.

A witness reported seeing two ambulances and five law enforcement vehicles at the crash scene around 6:10 p.m.

Authorities had not immediately released full details about the number or severity of injuries. 

However, reports indicated that at least three people were taken to the hospital, including two minors and one adult.

Two services were requested shortly before 6 p.m., and Pacific Towing responded to remove the damaged vehicles.

Emergency crews later cleared the roadway. In an update issued at 7:23 p.m., CHP reported that the crash involved minor injuries.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision.

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A crash involving several vehicles can be frightening and chaotic, especially when children are among those taken to the hospital.

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