Pedestrian Hit Near Herrick and 101

Cars whizz past the area where the accident occurred.

Cars whiz past the area near the Herrick Avenue Overcrossing.

Press release provided by the California Highway Patrol:

CHP

CHP

On May 24, 2015, between the hours of midnight and 0400, a male pedestrian was struck by an Ford passenger vehicle in the southbound lanes of US-101 south of Herrick Avenue Overcrossing.  After the collision, the involved vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction.  At approximately 0600 hours and upon daylight a citizen passerby observed a pedestrian down in the center divide just south of the Elk River Bridge.  Personnel from the California Highway Patrol – Humboldt Area responded to the scene, along with fire and ambulance personnel.  The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld pending family notification sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

The involved vehicle has been identified as a Ford passenger vehicle, possibly dark in color.  The vehicle sustained damage to the front end, hood, and possibly windshield.  The vehicle damage included broken front lighting equipment and it is missing the left side view mirror.
The  California Highway Patrol is seeking information from anyone who may have information regarding the involved vehicle, the involved vehicle occupant(s), or the circumstances of the collision.

Members of the public with information are requested to contact the CHP at the following numbers:

DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:  Contact the CHP – Humboldt Area office at (707)822-5981.

AFTER HOURS OR ON WEEKENDS:  Contact the CHP – Humboldt Communications Center dispatch at (707)268-2000.

UPDATE: Woman comes forward.

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Fieldbrooker
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Fieldbrooker
8 years ago

How was the vehicle description obtained? Since the victim wasn’t found until sometime later I assume it must have been some kind of remote camera ?

Bill Jones
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Bill Jones
8 years ago
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They probably identified it was a Ford passenger vehicle by the debris that was left at scene. If the car was actually seen, I think they would have given us the color and possible year and model.

Corgi4Runner
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Corgi4Runner
8 years ago

Vehicles can be identified through part numbers on lights, (head lights, signals, etc)

shaya
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shaya
8 years ago

They found pieces of the “ford” …probably next to the person killed.. How sad!! Rest in peace..

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