Chaos ensued in Downtown San Rafael after a Toyota pickup truck was sent rolling at the intersection of Irwin Street and Mission Avenue. San Rafael Police Department's X post confirmed the accident occurred just after 2 PM, causing the closure of the northbound US-101 on-ramp for cleanup and investigation. While the area was congested with emergency response teams and curiosity from passersby, there were no injuries reported, and DUI was ruled out as a cause.
ROLLOVER COLLISION CLOSES NORTHBOUND IRWIN STREET ON RAMP TO US-101 FREEWAY:
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) January 5, 2024
Just after 2:00 PM, SRPD officers and SRFD firefighters and paramedics responded to a crash at the intersection of Irwin Street and Mission Avenue in Downtown San Rafael.
This is still an active scene… pic.twitter.com/PmQEIy4Oh5
The northbound entryway to one of the city's main arteries was blocked off for half an hour, a significant inconvenience for commuters and local traffic alike. Details from the San Rafael Police indicated that the event did not physically harm those involved. Officers stayed on scene, piecing together the events leading up to the rollover.
Motorists looking to navigate the disruption were advised to stay informed by signing up for NIXLE notifications—simply by texting a zip code to 888777. The service provides real-time updates on situations like those experienced on that day, offering a guide around whatever obstacle lies on the road ahead.
Relief came with the announcement that the on-ramp was reopened, as shared by the San Rafael Police Department.
