[UPDATE 8:57 p.m.] Motorcylclist Dies After Crash on Broadway
This is a press release from the California Highway Patrol:
On May 2, 2018, at approximately 241 PM, CHP Officers responded to Broadway St. (US-101) at Highland Ave, for a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. Upon CHP arrival, it was determined that a 2006 Toyota Solara, driven by 29 year old Samantha Hanna of Eureka, had attempted to turn south on Broadway St. from westbound Highland Ave.
39 year old Charles Roybal III,[33-year-old Dustin Finson*] of Eureka, was riding his 2002 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Broadway St., in the #1 lane (left lane). As the Toyota crossed the northbound lanes of Broadway St., Mr. Roybal laid his motorcycle down on its side in an attempt to avoid a direct collision with the Toyota. However, Mr. Roybal and the motorcycle slid into the side of the Toyota and he sustained major injuries as a result of the collision. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and provided aid to Mr. Roybal. Unfortunately, Mr. Roybal succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. Neither Samantha Hanna, nor any of her four passengers, sustained any injuries as a result of the collision.Notification to next of kin was made by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office. It is unknown whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor and the CHP is continuing its investigation into the cause of the collision.
Anyone with information related to this collision is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981 or 707-268-2000.
UPDATE 8:57 p.m.: Motorcyclist Killed in Accident on Broadway Misidentified Because Carrying Stolen ID
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FTW. keep on riding in the wind
Damn Cagers
I have always said…Eureka has some of the most ignorant and unaware drivers, I have every encountered in the 23 countries I have visited in my 64 years on earth.
How awful! I doubt that young driver will ever get over this moment in time. I send prayers to all involved, especially to the loved ones left behind. R.I.P. free spirit.
It seems her negligence killed a man. Maybe that is something you shouldn’t get over.
I missed where the report assigned blame.
It could be her fault.
Or…
Maybe the motorcycle was traveling at ludicrous speed. That wouldn’t be unusual. I have had them blow by me so fast that I had no idea they were approaching from the rear.
Condolences to the family ♥️
Left turns can be extremely dangerous…
It sounds like she killed him alright.
Another crazy thin is that the guy who died stole a cousin of my family’s ID so who knows who the guy actually is