Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affect US Highway 101 1%

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7/30/2026, 10:05:14 AM

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An elderly woman driving a white Jeep hit a power pole, which came down and started a small brush fire on Thursday morning, affecting traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37 for roughly two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol. 
The woman suffered minor injuries, and it wasn't clear what caused her to veer into a power pole about 9:30 a.m. along the highway, officials said. 
Novato police said that the interchange was closed in both directions at South Novato Boulevard because of the crash and small brush fire. 
In addition, PG&E said that more than 6,000 customers were without power as a result of the downed power line. 
All lanes of US Highway 101 reopened about 11 a.m., according to the CHP. 
SkyFox flew overhead, showing aerials of long lines of traffic and fire crews hacking away at the long grass. 
The white Jeep was spotted off to the side, left abandoned amidst some charred grass and downed lines. 
A tow truck cleared the scene about 11:30 a.m. 
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