Fatal Accident This Morning North of Laytonville

Press release from the California Highway Patrol:

On January 6, 2018, at an unknown time, a 1997 Chevy Pickup driven by a male, whose name is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was traveling northbound on US-101, north of the  Black Oak Ranch.  For reasons still under investigation, the driver allowed the Chevy to drift onto the right shoulder.  The driver steered abruptly to the left and lost control of the Chevy as it crossed US-101 and overturned down an embankment coming to rest on its roof in a creek. The driver, and only occupant of the Chevy sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Agencies on scene were Cal-Trans, Cal-Fire, Laytonville Volunteer Fire, Mendocino County Sheriff, and CHP.

This collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.  Alcohol and/or drug use as a factor in this collision remain under investigation.

CHP TC report

UPDATE: CHP Releases Name of Man Killed in Accident Near Laytonville

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Just keeping it real
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Just keeping it real
6 years ago

I really hate these posts. As I hold my breath n wait. Please let our family n friends be safe. Rip

It's a Farce
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It's a Farce
6 years ago

I’m ready to nominate that Laytonville- Peg House stretch as the deadliest part of 101.

Avoidingastroke
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Avoidingastroke
6 years ago

Any info on color of the chevy??

John Ripper
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John Ripper
6 years ago

Keeping the rubber side down is an important first step to arriving alive and in good order.

Brian
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Brian
6 years ago

This man was my friend for over 30 years……he was a good man, good friend…..may you RIP my friend.

Pete Rousseau
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6 years ago
Reply to  Brian

Yes he was a good man, an a good friend ! R.I.P. my friend !

Pete Rousseau
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6 years ago

Billy R.I.P. ole friend ! May the embrace of our Lord make you whole !

Brian B
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Brian B
6 years ago

RIP Uncle Billy!!!