Eureka Man Receives Major Injuries New Year’s Eve in a Head On Accident

Major injury Crash traffic accident crashOn New Year’s Eve about 5:21 p.m., a 49-year-old Eureka man, Jesse Crumb, received major injuries when the vehicle he was driving southbound, a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, crossed the center line and struck another vehicle headed northbound on Hwy 101 near Phillipsville north of mile marker 20.19, according to Officer William Wunderlich, a spokesperson for the Garberville office of the California Highway Patrol.

Wunderlich said that Crumb’s vehicle struck a 2003 Ford F350 being driven by Michael Zingg, age 55, from Smith River, Oregon. Zingg did not report any injuries at the time.

Crumb was transported to Mercy Hospital in Redding. “The collision caused the northbound lanes to be closed for about 90 minutes,” according to Wonderlich.

The accident is still under investigation. However, alcohol or drug impairment does not seem to be a factor.

Earlier Chapter: Serious Injury Traffic Accident on Hwy 101 Near Phillipsville

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Terry Torgerson
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Terry Torgerson
6 years ago

Is this the son of cartoonist Robert Crumb ? If it is his son, I think Robert Crumb may live in France and wonder if he’s been notified.

Jon
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Jon
6 years ago

Jesse Crumb Roberts son was born in 1965

Margot Genger
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Margot Genger
6 years ago

It is R Crumb’s son. Jesse is our neighbor. R Crumb came to dinner at our house years ago.

Carol Vinson
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Carol Vinson
6 years ago

Yes, he knows.

Carol Vinson
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Carol Vinson
6 years ago
Reply to  Carol Vinson

I believe Jesse died around 10 am Jan. 3rd. Jesse’s wife is in touch with Robert.

2beor02bmerlin
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2beor02bmerlin
6 years ago

They wouldn’t publish his name if his next of kin hadn’t been notified.

Carla Duff
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Carla Duff
6 years ago

Yes

Liz
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Liz
6 years ago

How are these two related?
“Earlier Chapter: Serious Injury Traffic Accident on Hwy 101 Near Phillipsville”

Veterans Friend
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Veterans Friend
6 years ago
Reply to  Liz

It is the same accident…with more information.
FYI Robert Crumb does have a son named Jesse….

stephanie byrd
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stephanie byrd
6 years ago

it could be his son dates sound right interesting , hope for a good recovery these roads are no joke

Naomi
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Naomi
6 years ago
Reply to  stephanie byrd

It is his son, I’ve known Jesse since we were about 10.

Wow
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Wow
6 years ago

It’s so scary now to drive down the straight highway there. I’ve lived in Miranda for a year and there have been two major head on collisions there in that time. I try to never drive in the fast lane there and still I worry about the traffic coming towards me. Why can’t people just pay attention?

Say it ain't so
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Say it ain't so
6 years ago
Reply to  Wow

sleepy. drowsy.

Dave Kirby
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Dave Kirby
6 years ago

That stretch of 101 from Myers Flat to Hooker Crk S. of P’ville is bad juju.

Veterans Friend
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Veterans Friend
6 years ago
Reply to  Dave Kirby

I would extend that to north of Weott. Better now that there are more guard rails. But many “swerve to avoid the deer” wrecks that used to be fatals when they went down the embankment.

Somebody
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Somebody
6 years ago

Thank you Kim for the update I appreciate your work your a valuable asset to this community

Irlydntcare
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Irlydntcare
6 years ago

Smith River is California for the record

dawni
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dawni
6 years ago

I do believe this could very well be R crumb’s son. Last I heard he was living in Eureka.

WristPin
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WristPin
6 years ago

That’s the right age for Jesse Crumb, Robert’s son,. I went to school with him he is 4 years older than me and I’m 45

John Watts
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John Watts
6 years ago

Jesse was a great person
Very friendly and of a kind nature
He was a real good artist in his own right
We corasponded by email a few times when he was building a web site for Robert
I was happy to help and he was very greatious
My condolences to his family
He will be missed

joe archibald
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joe archibald
6 years ago

Jesse is Robert’s son; Dana was his mom. I’ve been in touch with him over the years. This is very saddening.

Urmas Kaldveer
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Urmas Kaldveer
6 years ago

I was Jesse Crumbs step father for 6 years from 1976-1982. We lived in Potter Valley, Mendocino Co. on the Eel River. I am deeply sorry for those he has left behind – he was a great artist and very intelligent young man. “Blessings on his new journey” (quoted from my daughter Kersti – his step sister). All four of our combined children and my wife (Dana Crumb) lived in the same room – Jesse, Kersti, Adam and Zack – we were family.

HumboldtRick
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HumboldtRick
6 years ago
Reply to  Urmas Kaldveer

Urmas, sending love and hugs. Jesse was my neighbor and friend. A great person. Will miss him.

Mark A. O'Blazney
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Mark A. O'Blazney
6 years ago
Reply to  Urmas Kaldveer

My condolences +

dawni
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dawni
6 years ago

This article doesn’t say Jesse died. Did he? There was a GoFundMe page yesterday that said Erica was in Redding with him
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Mark Morey
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Mark Morey
6 years ago

Condolences on your loss, Mr. Kaldveer. Mr. Crumb was indeed an excellent artist. This is a sad day.

GuyH
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GuyH
6 years ago

Very, very sad. My parents were along that stretch of road just a few days prior! My condolences and deepest, most sincere thoughts and sympathies go to Jesse’s family & friends around the world.

Robert Beerbohm
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Robert Beerbohm
6 years ago

My deep condolences to the Crumb family in this tragic accident. I met Jesse years ago when I had a comic book store in the Haight Ashbury.

Joey Hachtman
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6 years ago

I knew Bob, when he was still married to Dana, and Jesse was a very little boy…genius and tragedy, my heart an condolences to all involved in his life..

Isabella Fiske McFarlin
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Isabella Fiske McFarlin
6 years ago

I certainly am profoundly sad for my friends, Robert and Aline. And for Jesse’s wife, and his sister Sophie. His uncle Alex, and the whole family for that matter.

Caryn Louise Leschen
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6 years ago

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. I am part of the community of women cartoonists who live, or used to live, in San Francisco/Northern California—and know Robert and Aline through that community. I am so so sad to hear about Jesse’s passing. My sincerest condolences to Robert and Aline and everyone else who knew and loved Jesse.

Robert Szymanski
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Robert Szymanski
5 years ago

I wrote Jesse over a year ago and asked if he could do a sketch of my woman and I.. Jesse said he was busy at the moment and said to contact him later….Sorry to hear about his passing…