![[04-09-2025] Two Women Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash with Semi-Truck on Highway 101 Near San Ardo](https://ak1.to//X6kyy.webp)
Two women were hospitalized with major injuries following a head-on collision involving a semi-truck on Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025, on Highway 101 near San Ardo in Monterey County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. when a 64-year-old man driving a Freightliner northbound on Highway 101 crossed through the median and began traveling in the wrong direction.
The truck collided head-on with a Buick, which was driven by a 47-year-old woman carrying two passengers. The passengers, identified as a 45-year-old and a 75-year-old woman, sustained major injuries in the crash.
Emergency crews transported both injured women to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas for treatment.
Southbound lanes of Highway 101 were temporarily closed but have since been reopened. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
