Get our free mobile appWashington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported the crash on X just before 1 p.m., explaining that traffic was alternating directions while crews worked to clear the scene. State Patrol Needed Full Closure to Tow SemiBy mid-afternoon, the Washington State Patrol announced US-101 would be fully blocked because tow crews were working on safely recovering the truck and trailer leaning at an angle. Crashes like this require specialized equipment and extra room to operate, especially on highways like US-101, where shoulder space is minimal. Not long after the tow announcement, US-101 was cleared and reopened to traffic. Washington State Trooper Tickets Soot-Covered VWRead More: Car Cuddle?