San Francisco, CA (January 24, 2026) – A traffic collision with injuries disrupted travel on US-101 Southbound Saturday afternoon near the I-80 East interchange in San Francisco. The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. and led to emergency responders arriving on scene to treat injured individuals and manage significant traffic delays in the area.
Paramedics and fire personnel from San Francisco Fire Department responded swiftly and provided medical assistance to those hurt in the collision. Several people were evaluated for a variety of injuries, though official details regarding the number of victims or the severity of injuries have not yet been made public.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the left lane of US-101 South was blocked due to the crash, causing substantial delays for southbound traffic approaching the I-80 split. The location—one of the busiest freeway interchanges in the city—saw backups as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the lane.
CHP officers are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Witness accounts and traffic camera footage are being reviewed to determine the sequence of events that led to the incident. No information has been released regarding potential citations or fault at this time.
We send our sincere wishes for recovery to those injured and affected by this collision.
