Crime & Safety

​Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Off Highway 101 In Novato

CHP received reports of heavy smoke coming from the vehicle.

The coroner was called to the scene.
The coroner was called to the scene. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

NOVATO, CA — CHP said Sunday morning a driver was killed when their vehicle reportedly caught fire after leaving the roadway at 7:42 a.m. Sunday and going down a slope on southbound Highway 101 at the Alameda Del Prado onramp in Novato.

CHP received reports of heavy smoke coming from the vehicle and someone trapped inside. CHP said at 8:11 a.m. righthand lanes of southbound 101 were closed. The coroner was called to the scene at 8:21 a.m.


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