Morning traffic on River Road was brought to a standstill following a severe crash that injured several. As reported by CHP Santa Rosa, the incident involved a Chevy Silverado, a big rig rock truck, and a Ford Flex. Around 6:50 AM, the Chevy, heading westbound and operated by a solo male driver, veered into the oncoming traffic, sparking a series of collisions.
According to CHP Santa Rosa's account, the Silverado first sideswiped the big rig, directly hitting its left rear wheel and tire, before colliding head-on with the Ford Flex. The aftermath saw the Silverado stopped in the roadway, positioned sideways, while the Flex, in an attempt to evade, ended up against a tree. Bystanders witnessing the crash could only watch as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Four passengers of the Ford Flex were transported to nearby hospitals, with two suffering from major injuries, as detailed in the official social media post from CHP Santa Rosa. The conditions of the other involved parties were not immediately clear, but the Silverado driver was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with injuries termed as life-threatening.
Investigators are working to piece together the chain of events that led to the accident, which left the roadway partially obstructed. At present, The collision's cause is unknown, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward and assist. Contacting the Santa Rosa CHP office is possible at (707) 806-5600 for those who might shine a light on the circumstances of the crash.
