[06-12-2026] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Motorcycle Crash Causes Traffic Backup on Highway 101 Near Shell Beach

A motorcycle crash near Shell Beach caused significant traffic delays on southbound Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County on Friday evening, June 12, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was first reported around 4 p.m. near the Shell Beach off-ramp.

Initial reports indicated a solo motorcycle crash, though later information suggested another vehicle may have been involved.

Authorities stated that the rider and motorcycle were located in the slow lane, and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. The extent of the motorcyclist’s injuries was not immediately known.

Traffic remained heavily backed up for several miles before the incident was cleared later in the evening.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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