[UPDATE] Fatal Accident Near Costco in Eureka Last Night

Traffic Collision Car Accident

This is a press release from the Eureka Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On September 5, 2017 at about 8:47 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to Railroad Avenue just north of W. Wabash Avenue for the report of a traffic collision with a possible fatality.

Officers arrived on scene and found that a red Toyota pickup had collided with a parked flatbed semi-truck trailer. The pickup had come to rest under the flatbed trailer, causing extensive damage. A single male occupant of the Toyota suffered major head trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.

The identity of the driver is pending the notification of the next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation; any witnesses are asked to call the Eureka Police Department at (707) 441-4044.

UPDATE 3 p.m. Wednesday: The Eureka Police report, “Following the notification of the next of kin by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office, the deceased has been identified as 22 year old Humboldt County resident, Kendall Schroeder.”

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Theresa
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Theresa
6 years ago

Dear God, hold his loved ones in your arms. Praying for all!

Sad situation
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Sad situation
6 years ago

God bless his family..

Shane Grabeal
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Shane Grabeal
6 years ago

Kendall you will be missed my son god bless you and may you rest in peace RIP!!!!!!! my son you have unfortunately left us to soon but you have rejoined your mom in heaven above

Realwood
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Realwood
6 years ago
Reply to  Shane Grabeal

That dude was a beautiful soul! a rare find this day & age. the good die young. Rest in peace bro! I know he’s in a better place.

CR
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CR
6 years ago
Reply to  Realwood

Rare find, indeed.

Memy Selfandi
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Memy Selfandi
6 years ago

How the heck does that happen? Parked car, not late at night? So sad.

CR
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CR
6 years ago

Rest in Love, Kendall . You will be missed so much 🙁