Jack-knifed semi blocks two lanes of traffic on Highway 101, slows commute

A semi-truck jack-knifed on Highway 101 on Tuesday, blocking two lanes of traffic.|
ANDREW BEALE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Southbound Highway 101 was slow going on the commute home from Santa Rosa on Tuesday.

Around 2 p.m., a semi-truck jack-knifed near the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 12 in Santa Rosa, blocking two lanes of traffic. According to CHP, the semi's airlines snapped off, causing the brakes to lock. The wreck will required another semi-truck to tow the jack-knifed truck, which closed the lanes for a few hours.

No injuries were reported in the crash.

You can reach Staff Writer Andrew Beale at 707-521-5205 or andrew.beale@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @iambeale.

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