EPD Gathers Information on Death Believed to Be Result of Hit and Run

Officer and firefighter in ladder truck

Officer and firefighter in ladder truck gathering information on the crime scene. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On 12-14-2018 at approximately 8:10 am, officers of the Eureka Police Department responded to the area of 5th and V Streets for the report of a suspicious circumstance.

Upon officer’s arrival, they located an adult male in the foliage, just south of Highway 101. The male was determined to be deceased.

Based on the initial findings, the incident is being investigated as a possible hit and run traffic collision. There are no suspect(s) or involved vehicle information at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be released when they become available. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has made the required notifications.

The Eureka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance and urges anyone with information regarding this incident to call Detective Richard Bise at (707) 441-4109.

A ladder fire truck provides a platform for photos.

A ladder fire truck provides a platform for taking photos. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

UPDATE: Man Found Dead Today May Have Been Struck by a Vehicle Yesterday About 7 p.m.

Earlier Chapter: EPD and Coroner Investigating Body Located Near Northbound 101 in North Eureka

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Kay Y
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Kay Y
5 years ago

sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug. sometimes you’re a Louisville slugger baby, sometimes you’re just a fool in love.

Angela Robinson
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Angela Robinson
5 years ago

I wonder if there is a connection with the crash just north of the Slough Bridge last night?

Liz
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Liz
5 years ago

Good point. I couldn’t find any real info on the accident…. type of car/truck, injuries or passengers.

Y Knot?
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Y Knot?
5 years ago

They will find the responsible person, EPD is a top notch anti crime unit.

Very sad this happened.

Jaekelopterus
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Jaekelopterus
5 years ago

I wonder if Mr. Right will be back to apologise for celebrating this person’s death.

Winnie the Pooh
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Winnie the Pooh
5 years ago
Reply to  Jaekelopterus

“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together,
keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”

Gazoo
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Gazoo
5 years ago
Reply to  Jaekelopterus

👍🏽

political moderate
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political moderate
5 years ago

WTF? Why doesn’t anybody stop anymore?

Mike
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Mike
5 years ago

Because around here, when your drunk or on drugs, you just keep going and sober up. Then if/when they catch you, you just come up with some BS excuse and get a slap on the wrist punishment. Our system is set up that if you’re driving impaired, you’re better off doing a hit and run then you are sticking around like anyone with a hint of moral aptitude would do if the hit anyone or thing. It’s ridiculous and happens FAR to often around here.

I like stars
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I like stars
5 years ago
Reply to  Mike

^^^

Bozo
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Bozo
5 years ago

They should buy a drone. Lots cheaper than dragging out fire trucks.

tax payer
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tax payer
5 years ago
Reply to  Bozo

no.

Tailgate
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Tailgate
5 years ago
Reply to  Bozo

Drones will dramatically lower the cost of law enforcement, search and rescue and firefighting.

Central HumCo
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5 years ago
Reply to  Tailgate

And possible random rounds of oopsie ‘law enforcement’ shots being fired.