Autopsy of 21-Year-Old Who Died by the Eureka Slough Bridge Indicates He Is the First Homicide of 2017

Ben taggartThe California Highway Patrol released some information on the hit and run death of Ben Taggart today. The press release states:

UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Humboldt Area has taken the lead in investigating the death of a 21 year old man on US-101.  Over the weekend an autopsy was performed and the pathologist ruled the death to be a traffic collision.  At this time the CHP is following up on several investigative leads.  We are looking for assistance from the public.  The suspect vehicle may have damage to the front driver side bumper/fender area.  If anyone has any information that may help identify the person responsible in the death of this young man please contact the Humboldt CHP Office at (707)822-5981 during business hours or the Humboldt Communications Center at (707)268-2000 after business hours.

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Charles Bean
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Charles Bean
7 years ago

Too many pedestrian involved accidents in and about Eureka. As a pedestrian I worry much at intersections and along roadways without sidewalks. Crossing at crosswalks, drivers pull past the site of where they are legally suppose to “first” stop before going forward to see if it is safe; drivers are usually looking one way and not looking for pedestrians who may be crossing at the corner (often signals are not paid attention to).

G-MAS
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G-MAS
7 years ago

Light up the bridge,and dark spots.we need led,lights everywhere in this dark town.make it.safer easier to see people.just sayn.

guest
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guest
7 years ago

hey KYM KEMP, the “booked” section on that other site, shows RDPD having charged someone with involuntary manslaughter. i believe the arrest occurred 1138 pm sunday. i see no news story anywhere associated with this apparent death.do you know anything?seems newsworthy?

Perspective
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Perspective
7 years ago

That sucks. At 12:20 am, its most likely is a local or someone who frequents the area. Someone should know something. I hope the person responsible is stressed to the limit and cant sleep.

Bushytails
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Bushytails
7 years ago
Reply to  Perspective

At 12:20am, it’s most likely someone who thinks it’s OK to play in traffic in the middle of the night. This seems to happen every few months. Don’t do drugs, and stay out the fucking road. If you have a legitimate reason to be in the traffic lanes after dark, get a high-vis vest. Note that neither black hoodies nor woodland camo gortex count as high-vis.

judi
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7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

the weather during this call was much like todays, terrible winds and rains. you could tell during the call things were not going to be good for this young man.
someone saw it and i remember the cops going to specific locations looking for the car…

i don’t care if someone is fucked up and walking down the center line on their hands…the driver who hits someone needs to own up. stop and offer assistance too…
imo the crime occurs when you drive away.

Anon Forrest
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Anon Forrest
7 years ago

Well, the perp is definitely living in the right County…. Hit and Run seems to be the norm.

That guy
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That guy
7 years ago

What happened to the person by ma’lel dunes

Janice
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Janice
7 years ago
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I’ve been wondering about that too. Hope he doesn’t end up another John Doe in a Potter’s Field.

Mr. Bear
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Mr. Bear
7 years ago

Maybe I’m wrong but doesn’t it have to be intentional to be Murder? Dude could have been in the lane and whoever hit him took off. Hit and run is an evil thing but I don’t think it’s murder.

ceevee
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ceevee
7 years ago

Too many people on the streets think they can safely cross our major roads anywhere they please. My interpretation of the law is that it is jaywalking anywhere except at a legally marked crosswalk, not just any street intersection or in the middle of a street. That said, a person crossing any street should cross quickly but safely, not at a slow stroll.