Fatal Accident on Hwy 299 Last Night
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:
On 10-30-2017 at approximately 2054 hours, Humboldt CHP Dispatch received a report of an accident with an injury on SR-299 at MPM 10.00. Humboldt CHP Officers responded and located both a 2003 Ford F-250 and a 2015 Fabform trailer lying on their roofs.
The initial investigation revealed that the 2003 Ford F-250 was pulling a 2015 Fabform two axle bumper pull dump trailer and was traveling westbound on SR-299 when Mr. Cox, for an unknown reason, made an unsafe turn to the right. The vehicle traveled onto the north shoulder of SR-299 where it struck an upward sloping dirt embankment. The force of the impact caused the Ford to overturn and both the Ford and Fabform trailer came to rest blocking both westbound lanes of SR-299.
Mr. Cox sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Mr. Cox was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the traffic collision. The
Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department, the Humboldt County Coroner Officer, CAL Trans and Buddy’s Towing service responded to the scene to assist. This collision is still under investigation.The Humboldt CHP would like to advise motorists with inclement weather approaching to do the following:
• Slow down • Allow extra time to get to your destination • Leave extra distance between you and the car ahead • Gently apply brakes to avoid skids • Open a window a crack if caught in stalled traffic to avoid carbon monoxide poisoningPrior to heading on a trip perform the following BAD WEATHER CHECKLIST:
• Tires with plenty of tread • Windshield wipers in good condition• Washer full of fluid • Gas tank full • Defroster workingMotorists should carry the following:
• Tire chains and tighteners • Flashlight and batteries • Flares • Small shovel • Windshield scraper
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Driving 299 is like playing Russian Roulette – often with people who are unable to point the gun at their own heads. The fact that Mr. Cox had an accident that didn’t involve anyone else is a mercy.
On the other hand, my sympathies to his family and friends.
If there was someone else involved, they certainly didn’t stick around.
Blessings to his family. Makes you wonder what happen. You swerve to miss someone coming onto your side of the road, you wreck, they just keep driving. Karma is out there.
I always carry chains, but have never heard of a “tightener.” What is this?
I think they are referencing the little straps that keep the chains on. Basically they want you to make sure your chain sets are complete.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/laclede-4176/accessories-16449/winter-accessories-16523/chain-accessories-17939/rubber-tire-chain-adjuster/29110/4419613
Growing up in snow country, we always called them “tensioners”….
They are the rubber bungee straps that keep the chains tight to the tire sidewall
Hauling a trailer can really change the way a vehicle handles and stops. It seems so simple and usually is. But not always.
My sympathy to his friends and family.