17-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead After Traffic Collision
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:
On the night of Saturday, December 30, a vehicle versus a pedestrian results in one fatality.At approximately 11:29 p.m., Darlene Nancy Johannsen, age 60, of Eureka was driving her 2000 Honda CRV southbound on Walnut Drive, South of Hurst Road at approximately 40 miles per hour. A teenage juvenile pedestrian, of Eureka was running in an easterly direction from the west, residentially lined road onto Walnut Drive.
At the time of the collision the roadways were wet and the visibility was limited to approximately 800 feet due to the fog. For reasons still under investigation, the juvenile ran out into the direct path of the Honda. The juvenile initially collided with the right front of the Honda and then the west raised curb.
Johannsen remained at the scene, called 911 and blocked the roadway to protect the juvenile. The City Ambulance of Eureka responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to St. Joseph Hospital for medical treatment. At the hospital the juvenile succumbed to his injuries. DUI is not a factor.
The California Highway Patrol – Humboldt Area responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. Personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire Department, and City Ambulance also responded to the scene.
Anyone with information related to this collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.
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Our deep sympathy both to the victim’s family and Ms. Johannsen. How tragic for all involved.
Condolences to all involved.
Sad situation for all.
Please let the community know how we can help.
Blessings, RIP
Omgaaash you poor thing! I’m so sorry you had to deal with that and now having to cope with it somehow. I don’t even have the words…
And my deepest condolences to the family who has lost a dear one.
So sad for all affected in this tragedy rest in peace.
This is achingly sad. My condolences to the family of the boy and to the driver so sadly a party to the accident.