Major Injury Collision US Highway 101 Near the Willits Scales

Two-Vehicle Crash on Redwood Highway (US 101) in Willits

WILLITS, Calif., (August 6, 2026) — A Corvette and a Jeep were involved in a major injury collision Thursday on the southbound US Highway 101 near the Willits Scales, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The incident was reported on August 6th at approximately 6:54 a.m., involving a Chevrolet Corvette that was allegedly backing up slowly in the traffic lane without its hazard lights on. A Jeep collided with the Corvette, resulting in substantial damage and injuries.

Emergency responders, including CHP units and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF), promptly arrived at the scene. They reported that the accident involved two vehicles, leading to major injuries for those involved. The specific number of individuals injured and the extent of their injuries remain under investigation.

The southbound No. 2 lane was initially blocked due to the collision, but was later reopened to traffic. The involved Jeep was released to its registered owner, while the two-door coupe, which had major front-end damage, required towing services.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident and urge any witnesses to come forward with information. The collision remains under investigation to determine the precise circumstances leading up to the crash.

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