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****Update*** US-101 northbound, near SR-25, will remain with one lane open until approximately 1200 P.M. and US-101 southbound will be closed down to one lane until approximately 11:30 A.M. while PG&E crews work on repairing power lines in the area.

US-101 northbound, at SR-25, is down to one lane due to a solo vehicle minor injury collision which caused live power lines to block the roadway. The roadway is expected to be open at approximately 8:00 A.M. Expect heavy traffic in the area.

Columbet Avenue, between E. Middle and Arlington, will be closed for approximately 40-100 minutes due to a downed phone line. Please use alternate routes and avoid the area while crews work diligently to correct the issue.

Yesterday, Officer Jimenez helping expedite the opening of SR-129 after a 3 vehicle, minor injury traffic collision. One of the involved parties related they were distracted trying to reach for a water bottle on their floor board. Driving is a complex task, requiring a motorist’s full attention. Anything that diverts the driver’s eyes or attention from the roadway, even for 1-2 seconds, could result in tragedy. The bottom line, whatever the distraction, It’s Not Worth It! A...lso, if you’re driving in fog, rain or snow, keep headlights on low beam, don’t stop on the roadway (except in emergency), move away from stalled or disabled vehicles and watch for CHP vehicles which may be escorting and guiding traffic through inclement weather. If you’re uncomfortable or nervous about the conditions, consider exiting the roadway and finding someplace safe to wait for better weather and a better opportunity. See more

Happy holidays everyone. Yesterday our staff members were able to help bring some holiday cheer to two more local families. Both families were absolutely amazing and a blessing to meet. There where lots of smiles and tears of joy and relief. It was a truly great experience to to be able to bring some holiday cheer to these lovely families that continue to preserve in times of uncertainty. Their strength and resiliency is definitely something to admire and is why our members love to serve and protect those within our communities.

On 12/21/2020, at approximately 1224 hours, Party #1 (John Doe) was driving Vehicle #1 (Chevrolet Tahoe) on US-101 southbound at an undetermined speed and unknown lane. For reasons unknown at this time, Party #1 allowed Vehicle #1 to veer to its left off the roadway and into a dirt ditch within the center median. This caused Vehicle #1 to overturn and impact a metal guard rail. Following this impact Vehicle #1 came to rest on its undercarriage facing a northernly direction within the center median. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and attempted life saving measures however, Party #1 was pronounced deceased on scene. At this time, it is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol impairment was a factor to this collision. Any witnesses are requested to contact Officer T. Walizer at (408) 848-2324 with information.

Please be prepared to slow down if you’re driving in the area of US-101 southbound, near Coyote Creek, Officers are investigating and fatal traffic collision. If you witnessed or have any information regarding this collision, please contact the Hollister-Gilroy CHP office.

SR-152, between Frazier Lake Road and Ferguson Road, is currently closed as Officers investigate a traffic collision where a gas line may have been struck. Eastbound traffic will be diverted on to Frazier Lake Road and Westbound onto Ferguson Road. Please avoid this area and use alternate routes if possible.

For those of you that were driving on US-101 northbound, south of SR-25, thank you for calling in on behalf of the motorist involved in the collision. The involved driver only suffered minor injuries. Please remember to slow down and allow yourself to have plenty of time to react to changing traffic conditions.

Today we received multiple calls of a white and brown puppy located on the shoulder of US-101 SB near San Martin. For those motorist that called in, here’s a little update. Our officers were able to locate him and safely get him off the freeway and over to Santa Clara County Animal Control. The puppy was extremely well behaved and loving.