Lakeville Highway crash involving two big rigs, SUV closes roadway

Two semi-trucks and an SUV crashed on Lakeville Highway, spilling oil and hot asphalt on the roadway.|
MEGHAN HERBST
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A three-vehicle accident involving two semi-trucks and one SUV caused the closure of Lakeville Highway south of Petaluma around noon Wednesday. One semi overturned in the 11:53 a.m. wreck, spilling hot asphalt onto a field near the roadway, according to CHP.

No life-threatening were caused by the crash.

Authorities closed Lakeville Highway from its intersection with Highway 37 north to Highway 116. The highway, a major commuter route, will be closed until about 5 p.m., said CHP Sgt. Dave Thomas.

The crash occurred when a big rig carrying a load of pears rear ended a black SUV, causing its load to spill out onto the highway. What caused the second semi-truck to overturn was unknown, Thomas said. It was also leaking oil in the aftermath.

Authorities were evaluating environmental impacts from the asphalt and oil spill and conducting clean-up operations.

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