[UPDATE 11:03 a.m.: One Lane of Southbound 101 Closed Near Dyervillle Overlook] Traffic Is Backing Up After a Pursuit Resulted in a Crash Needing an Extrication on Broadway in Eureka This Morning

Image from Caltrans Traffic Camera

At approximately 9:45 a.m., law enforcement was pursuing a vehicle on Broadway through Eureka when a vehicle crashed though we aren’t sure whether it was the pursued vehicle, the law enforcement vehicle or a non-involved vehicle. We are monitoring reports over the scanner and sending reporters to cover the situation.

An extrication is needed, according to the scanner.

An ambulance is responding Code 3 (with lights and siren).

UPDATE 10:03 a.m.: The pursuit originated at the Holiday Inn, according to Officer LaFrance of the Eureka Police Department. The crash occurred between an officer’s vehicle headed southbound and another vehicle. Two people were injured including the officer and taken to the hospital

According to the scanner, the suspect vehicle, a black Impala, fled the area.

UPDATE 10:10 a.m.: Northbound Broadway is being diverted at Harris. Southbound is one lane at Vigo and Henderson is closed at Fairfield.

Crashed police vehicle at Henderson and Broadway. [Photo by a reader]

UPDATE 10:21 a.m.: The suspect vehicle has been seen again at Hanson and Palmer near Fortuna.

UPDATE 10:23 a.m.: Now the vehicle was last seen northbound 101 at Palmer Blvd., according to an officer reporting to dispatch.

UPDATE 10:26 a.m.: The suspect was headed northbound on 101 near Tompkins Hill. At one time he was going the wrong way but now is headed the right way.

UPDATE 10:27 a.m.: Now he is headed southbound just south of College of the Redwoods.

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.: Now passing southbound 101 near Loleta. Speeds of up to 120 mph.

UPDATE 10:33 a.m.: A Sheriff’s vehicle is trying to block the suspect, according to one officer on the scanner. They are passing Kenmar heading southbound about 100 mph.

UPDATE 10:35 a.m.: They are approaching the Hwy 36 cutoff.

UPDATE 10:36 a.m.: The suspect is wanted in connection with a domestic violence issue, according to someone speaking over the scanner.

UPDATE 10:39 a.m.: The suspect is passing Stafford approaching the overlook just before Jordan Road on Hwy 101.

UPDATE 10:40 a.m.: A spike strip is being deployed. “And it appears he ran over it,” according to an officer speaking over the scanner.

UPDATE 10:41 a.m.: The vehicle is smoking, the suspect is slowing down, and putting his arms out the window, according to an officer speaking over the scanner. The suspect lost a tire.

UPDATE 10:45 a.m.: The suspect is in custody but the northbound Hwy 101 is blocked. An officer is requesting a tow for a black Impala with three blown tires.

UPDATE 10:51 a.m.: The EPD is requesting an evidence tow. This will protect the contents of the vehicle in case they are needed to be used as evidence against the suspect.

UPDATE 10:53 a.m.: Traffic over the scanner sounds as if southbound 101 is at least partially blocked. We’ve got our reporter headed to the area and will update as soon as we can.

UPDATE 10:55 a.m.: Northbound traffic is open, according to an officer.

UPDATE 11:03 a.m.: Northbound is open. One lane of southbound is closed, according to our reporter, Mark McKenna, who is stuck in southbound traffic.

UPDATE 6:47 p.m.: EPD Releases Information About Injured Officer and Today’s High Speed Chase Through Eureka