Pedestrian Sent to Hospital After Struck by Postal Truck in Arcata

 

Witnesses and emergency personnel at the scene of the accident. [All photos by Bobby Kroeker]

Witnesses and emergency personnel at the scene of the accident. [Crop of a photo by Bobby Kroeker]

A woman was struck by a US Postal van in the Sunnybrae Shopping Center in Arcata today about 2:30 p.m.

An ambulance responded to the scene and took the woman to Mad River Hospital with lights and siren going which indicates the seriousness of her injuries. She suffered an injury to her foot, according to scanner traffic.

Arcata Police are at the scene investigating.

 

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Willie Caso-Mayhem
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5 years ago

Can you you smell lawsuit.

Antichrist
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Antichrist
5 years ago

i fail to see how anyone can be more distracted than law enforcement while driving . they often have their phones to their ear radios going plus radar plus laptop computer plus plate scaners all the while they are supposed to be watching everyone else even chexking through tintes windows for seatbelts ….maybe more drivers training and less distracted driving laws . stop handing out permits to drive like they are candy.

MissUnderstood
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MissUnderstood
5 years ago
Reply to  Antichrist

Which is legal for them to do so. Stop whining and complaining about what others do. Set the example for those that look up to YOU and move along.

Central HumCo
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5 years ago
Reply to  MissUnderstood

LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL. LEGAL.

We all share the same perception of law – it implies morality. Morality can’t be legislated. LEGAL doesn’t have squat to do with law.

Me_too
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Me_too
5 years ago

Most likely jumped in front of postal truck.

Joe
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Joe
5 years ago
Reply to  Me_too

That was my thought.

Hmmmmm!
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Hmmmmm!
5 years ago
Reply to  Me_too

Really? You think THAT’s the most likely explanation?

Criminy. 🙄

Local Skeptic Thru Observation
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Local Skeptic Thru Observation
5 years ago
Reply to  Hmmmmm!

Apparently you do not drive thru Arcata much. Ever since the playground was evicted, I cannot drive 2 blocks in town without some addict throwing themselves in my vehicle’s path. Every single time. Not saying this is what happened, just that I too thought it a likely possibility.

Meme
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Meme
5 years ago

I thought the postal service was off today.

Central HumCo
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5 years ago
Reply to  Meme

Good point!

Kathy
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Kathy
5 years ago
Reply to  Meme

They were closed for regular service but still out delivering packages

tax payer
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tax payer
5 years ago
Reply to  Kathy

not my package

Wally
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Wally
5 years ago
Reply to  Meme

USPS was still delivering parcels, just not letter mail.

Ullr rover
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Ullr rover
5 years ago

Considering the USPS was supposed to be off today, I suspect she assumed the truck was a figment of her imagination and was subsequently smacked by reality.

Caleb
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5 years ago

They are not off today. I work with UPS and saw several mail cars out an about today

firebrand
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firebrand
5 years ago
Reply to  Caleb

They were off for regular mail but were out delivering parcels.

Kay Y
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Kay Y
5 years ago

That’s what happens when you toe the line.

Mr. Bear
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5 years ago
Reply to  Kay Y

That’s a shoe-in for the easiest pun today

henofthewoods
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henofthewoods
5 years ago
Reply to  Kay Y

Unfortunately taxpayers foot the bill when someone goes postal.

'Merican
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'Merican
5 years ago

I was almost struck by one leaving the post office just yesterday. Blasting out of the back lot😠

'Merican
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'Merican
5 years ago

I was just missed by one speeding out of the back lot just yesterday.

Zoltan
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Zoltan
5 years ago

I just saw a po truck with stuff blocking view out front and side window.no one notices or does anything about it.

Grasshopper
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Grasshopper
5 years ago

Postage is going up,delivery going down….

Grasshopper
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Grasshopper
5 years ago

Antichrist…….WOW….

Grasshopper
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Grasshopper
5 years ago

Ullr rover..thats funnny shit.

Grasshopper
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Grasshopper
5 years ago

I was damn near hit by a “Postal Truck” running across five lanes of highway,north of San Leandro. HaHa!!

As I see It
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As I see It
5 years ago

Not saying this was a planned event but it does happen frequently especially on Broadway in Eureka. I had a friend who had someone run in front of him, jump on the hood of his car, slid off, ran to the passenger side, got in, wrestled with my friend behind the wheel, they both go out the driver side while car is still moving. My friend fights him off then runs to stop his car while the perp went running off. He called cops and told them to look for a scuffed up guy somewhere in the vicinity (Tweeker Land). Keep your doors locked too when driving these streets! Drive slow through town. Always be aware. Either way people behind the wheel always should be on the alert. Put your phones down, too!

Dede
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Dede
5 years ago

People walk aimlessly all over Arcata. Yes, drivers know you have right of way. But, honestly, walking out in front of a moving vehicle is a death wish.

CJ Engebretson
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CJ Engebretson
5 years ago

Wow…what a bunch of ugly minds.Hey you people trying to blame the victim have you ever been run over?Wow Kym…every time something happens and you post it these jackels pounce on it and start throwing blame on victims….you’re pathetic and should just stop your nasty posts…poor woman.For shame…shame.Sorry Kym I’ve been run over and spent a year in a wheelchair..these people are so insulting I had to say something..

Willie caos- mayhem
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5 years ago
Reply to  CJ Engebretson

Then you truly don’t know your neighborhood as well as you thought you did.