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UPDATE: Big-Rig Accident Blocks Santa Rosa 101 Traffic till 6 pm (or Later)

One lane is still blocked on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa after a crash involving a jack-knifed big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision was reported around 5:10 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 just north  of the Todd Road off-ramp, according to the CHP incident tracking.

The truck, which was hauling groceries and a forklift, ran off of the roadway and jackknifed on the right shoulder. Debris from the collision caused damage to a nearby mobile home, and the fuel tanks on the truck were damaged and leaked approximately 30 gallons of diesel.

The driver, Trinidad Ochoa, 39, of Lathrop, suffered minor injuries and was treated and released.

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The far right lane was closed at approximately 6:20 a.m. to allow crews to off load the trailer and hazardous material teams to contain the fuel spill. The estimated time to open the lane is now approximately 4:00 p.m., according to updated information from CHP.

CHP advised the public that use of the carpool lane in the area would be allowed to all vehicles during the commute until the lane re-opens.

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