Downed tree causes multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 101 south of Las Positas

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A tree fell across parts of northbound Highway 101 Tuesday, causing a multi-vehicle accident just south of Las Positas Road Tuesday.

According to the California Highway Patrol, reports were received that multiple lanes of traffic were involved in the incident and a tree crew and tow truck were sent as part of the response.

A viewer shared images Wednesday with Your News Channel of her son's vehicle that was damaged by the fallen limb.

According to the viewer, the tree limb that fell on her son's car was signs of a bug infestation and was notably rotted. She shared the image below to support what she shared.

"Eucalyptus trees can appear perfectly healthy one day and then unexpectedly a limb breaks off," the California Department of Transportation shared in a statement in response to Your News Channel's inquiries about yesterday's incident. "It looks like this incident is likely due to structural failure."