A crash involving multiple cars on Highway 101 created a backup for commuters in Santa Maria Tuesday morning
According to the California Highway Patrol, a gray Tesla was rear-ended by another vehicle in the fast lane just before the northbound Broadway exit.
A light-colored SUV and two smaller sedans were also involved. Two vehicles, the Tesla and a Chevy Duramax, are being towed for front-end damage. A third BMW is also being towed.
Because of the crash, the #1 lane of the highway was closed.
