A man died after a two-vehicle rollover crash yesterday on southbound Highway 101 just south of the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp, authorities said. Troopers from the CHP's Redwood City office found the driver with severe injuries on the roadway; he was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver of the second vehicle was also hurt and transported for treatment. Investigators said the cause of the crash remains under review.
Crash details
The collision involved a Toyota Camry that overturned multiple times during the incident, the California Highway Patrol told KRON4. Officers reported they found the male driver in the roadway and that he was not wearing a seat belt, which troopers said contributed to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the second vehicle suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Traffic impact and investigation
Southbound lanes were blocked for hours while crews worked the scene, and the CHP said the crash scene was expected to be cleared later Thursday night. According to the CHP Redwood City office, investigators are processing the scene and the cause remains under investigation. Drivers were told to expect delays while tow and cleanup operations continued.
Where this fits on the Peninsula
This stretch of US 101 around SFO has seen multiple serious collisions and has been flagged for safety upgrades by regional planners; earlier Hoodline reporting highlighted a pedestrian fatality on northbound 101 near Whipple Road.
