29-Year-Old Woman Dead in Motorcycle Crash Today

Emergency personnel prepare to lift the victim onto a stretcher. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

Emergency personnel prepare to lift the victim onto a stretcher. [Photo by Mark McKenna]


Press release from the CHP:

On 09/18/2020 at approximately 12:26 PM, the Humboldt Area CHP received a call of a head-on collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Walnut Drive near Greenbriar Lane, in Cutten. Upon CHP arrival it was determined that a 2007 Kymco Motorcycle, being driven by 29 year old Trista Poletski of Eureka, had been traveling northbound on Walnut Dr., south of Greenbriar Ln., at approximately 40-45 MPH. A 2007 Dodge Nitro, driven by 46 year old Terri Welch of Eureka, was traveling southbound on Walnut Dr. at approximately 40 MPH. For unknown reasons, Ms. Poletski allowed the motorcycle to travel into the southbound lane where she collided with the front of the Dodge Nitro. Emergency medical personnel responded and provided life saving efforts for Ms. Poletski. However, Ms. Poletski suffered major injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Humboldt County Coroner’s office responded to the scene and provided notification to the next of kin.

The CHP Humboldt Area Office is continuing to investigate this collision and asks anyone who may have information to contact the office at 707-822-5981 or send an email to [email protected].

Emergency personnel prepare to lift the victim onto a stretcher. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

Earlier Chapter: CPR Being Performed After Motorcycle and Vehicle Head-on Collision in Eureka

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condolences
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condolences
3 years ago

R.I.P Trista
Condolences to the family.🙏

Coletta Hughes
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3 years ago

This is so tragic and why motorbikes scare me so much, just one mistake and you become a statistic. She was only 29 years old. I looked up pictures of a 2007 Kymco and this pic was the closest match. I’m guessing she was on a scooter and who knows why she left the center lane. 🙁

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
3 years ago
Reply to  Coletta Hughes

There are motorcycle riders who find scooters scary. Too unstable and easy to lose control at speed.

Patricia jaques
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Patricia jaques
3 years ago
Reply to  Thirdeye

First off trista was raised around cousins and uncles who by the way not just rode them but built them.she was not inexperienced.no one knows what really happened that’s why the police are asking for help to find any witnesses.

Dave Sky
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Dave Sky
3 years ago

Tragic.

R David Franceschi
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3 years ago

So sorry. Condolences to the family!

School friends.
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School friends.
3 years ago

Rip Trista. You will be missed and very sorry for your loss Tina …your daughter was a great person and a great friend.

green
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green
3 years ago

I don’t feel that the photo of her knowingly deceased and the bike is an appropriate choice. Rest in peace girl

Anon
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Anon
3 years ago
Reply to  green

Thank you! I was hoping someone else would think this as well the family doesnt need to see that

Irene Anderson
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3 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Kim family is going through a hell you could not imagine right now. I am asking you to show some compassion right now. Yes it doesnt show Trista’s body but this isnt needed. Please do the right thing.

Just Sayin
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Just Sayin
3 years ago
Reply to  Irene Anderson

If seeing this picture is what the parents and family are concerned with atm they should reevaluate. You are grasping at straws. [edit] Taking the picture down doesn’t change shit, but allow you to feel important, which you are not. Condolences to the family, may you should focus on that!

sayin just
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sayin just
3 years ago
Reply to  Just Sayin

“Taking the picture down doesn’t change shit, but allow you to feel important, which you are not”
This is an ignorant and insensitive comment. There are many concerns we have. The photo is obvious and clearly speaks for itself. Show some respect and shut your mouth!

at a loss
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at a loss
3 years ago
Reply to  Irene Anderson

I’m sorry for the family’s loss. I would like to point out that some hospitals allow family member to witness the resuscitation efforts being undertaken to save their loved one. The belief being that it allows family to understand all was done to save their loved one

Bon
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Bon
3 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Very well said.

RefFan
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RefFan
3 years ago
Reply to  Irene Anderson

Some of us do not life in a bubble….If things like this affect you then you shld refrain from viewing these type of stories.
RIP, condolences to the family.

green
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green
3 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I was very surprised to see the lack of compassion and concern in your comment Kim.

lauracooskey
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lauracooskey
3 years ago
Reply to  green

Yours is just as bad. Designed to elicit shame and remorse. A very parental approach, cloaked in a sugary facsimile of loving care: “I’m disappointed in you, Honey. I thought you were better than this.”
Don’t do this to people! Kym is only doing her job, and doing it well. This is not an obituary or loving remembrance; it’s the report of an accident– how it seemed to have happened and what was the outcome. As such, a public service of warning people, especially younger, inexperienced drivers, of the very real and horrible potential of inattentive driving– or even simply of chance, especially when on a motorbike– is entirely appropriate.
P.S. This comment, however, does not judge your moral development; it points out that your judgment is unnecessarily personal and sure to cause uneasy, hurt feelings.

Patricia
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Patricia
3 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

That is my cousin. And we are thankful we didn’t have to see her like that it is bad enough to see these pictures..

lauracooskey
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lauracooskey
3 years ago
Reply to  green

It would not be appropriate in an obituary or remembrance. This article is clearly an accident report. Photos of same are appropriate, and title of article reveals potential content.
Kym, i think your choice is fine. I know you wouldn’t allow such a photo in a memorial article!

Frank Lee
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Frank Lee
3 years ago
Reply to  lauracooskey

A picture says a thousand words. The mantra of the photo journalist. How true, and thought provoking. The above photo shows a wide range of subject matter and one can focus on any one element, even to the level of obsession.

Patricia
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Patricia
3 years ago

Tina is my husbands cousin so obviously trista is his cousin and unfortunately pictures are going to float around but for our family please show some respect!

Anne D.
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Anne D.
3 years ago

Condolences to the family, especially her daughter. Sad and tragic for all involved, the other driver as well….

Patricia
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Patricia
3 years ago

Such tragedy…
I don’t understand why some of you who are reading this think that’s it’s ok to JUDGE those involved. Ms. Kim is only doing her job and she’s doing it well! We are going through issues, especially right now… How dare you people judge this woman! My condolences to the family(ies)… Let he who is without any sin cast the first stone…
God Bless you

Harry John
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Harry John
3 years ago

So sorry for your loss! I understand the struggle between what to show and not. This morning I was on a highway going to work. A motorcycle went by at an excessive speed weaving in and out. I prayed for everyone’s safety as my heart was in my throat. Perhaps showing accidents like this will impress on people the value of life and how quickly it can end. So sorry for those going through this loss.