[UPDATE 6:05 p.m.] 16-Year-Old Girl Dies in Accident on Hwy 299

CHP Feature FatalityOn Wednesday, at approximately 5.33 p.m., a green Chevy Cavalier went off the road on Hwy 299 near mile marker 35.49, confirmed a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol. A 16-year-old female died at the scene.

Two other occupants were transported to Mad River Hospital.

UPDATE 6:05 p.m.: Press release from the California Highway Patrol:

On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at approximately 1735 hours, 18 year old Thomas Ladewig of Redding, CA, was driving his 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier eastbound on SR-299 near mile post marker 35.  Ladewig’s passengers were 18 year old Bryce Tracy of Redding, CA and 16 year old Alexis Hill of Anderson, CA.  For reasons still being investigated, Ladewig drove his vehicle off the south edge of SR-299 and down an embankment, where it collided with boulders and a tree before overturning and coming to rest.  Passenger Hill, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries.  Ladewig and Tracy, who were each wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision, suffered moderate injuries and were taken to Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, CA.

The vehicle was impounded for evidence.  DUI does not appear to have been a factor in the collision and the California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the cause of the collision.  The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office, Caltrans and Buddy’s Towing service responded to the scene to assist.

The Humboldt CHP would like to advise motorists that, during inclement weather, please slow down and allow yourself extra time to get to your destination.  Additionally, you increase your chances of surviving a serious collision by 50 percent when wearing a seatbelt.  It only takes two seconds to buckle up and those two seconds could save your life.

Update: Willow Creek Fire was on scene performing patient care, search and rescue, and eventually recovery. Salyer Fire assisted with traffic control.

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Ben Round
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Ben Round
6 years ago

Oh. That is truly sad!

Dawn lausten
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6 years ago

You will be missed alexes hill love you sweet girl and auntie misses you😥

VHDA
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VHDA
6 years ago
Reply to  Dawn lausten

My condolences to the family, I pray for comfort and love for their tragic loss. <3

Andrew
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Andrew
6 years ago

“The Humboldt CHP would like to advise motorists that, during inclement weather, please slow down.” Spot on. People drive way over the speed limit around here in general. Slow down, save a life. Condolences to the family.

J Dubbs
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J Dubbs
6 years ago
Reply to  Andrew

You forgot to mention WEAR A SEATBELT in your rant. That’s what probably would’ve saved her life.

shak
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shak
6 years ago

What a heartbreaking ordeal for all her loved ones. My condolences, thoughts and prayers are sent to all. R.I.P. young one, may your soul be dancing in the light of the Almighty’s love.