[UPDATE 7:28 p.m.] Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle on Elk River Road South of Eureka
An officer directed traffic at the scene of the collision. [Photo by a reader]
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 7:28 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol is reporting this is a major injury accident.
UPDATE 8:11 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol reports on their Traffic Incident Information Page that the victim has two broken legs, and one broken arm. The patient was awake and speaking when they were taken to the hospital.
The page notes that, according to the first reports, there were two vehicles involved in hitting the patient. The first vehicle stayed at the scene but the second vehicle, an unknown color truck–make and model also unknown fled the scene.
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Never understood why people drive so fast on that road. Lots of houses, cars parked on the shoulder, you never know when a gate is left open and a dog gets out.
… it’s because our laws don’t hold drivers accountable when they injure or kill others, unless they are DUI.
Wow its as if youve never been or seen anyone charged for “gross negligence” or “involuntary manslaughter” or “vehicular manslaughter” etc.
Nah, we follow the Marci Kitchen rule of law in Humboldt.
Our laws hold people responsible for killing others when they DUI? Not around here they sure don’t.
California dui laws are some of the strictest in our country. Type ‘Watson admonishment’ into google.
Here’s a link to a Eureka man on his fifth or sixth dui. He’s still driving and spent almost zero time in jail because he can afford good lawyers. He has NOT quit drinking and driving.
https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2019/04/04/eureka-man-arrested-after-head-on-crash-near-hopland
And even our drunk driving/texting laws are a sad sick joke. Got money? Drink and drive all you want!
Even with dui it’s only half of cases that they get significant time
Are you kidding? Even then most are not held accountable.
My heart goes out to the injured person, may the recovery be speedy.
I live off Elk River & the recklessness is increasing with every year. It’s a big risk every time I leave the house.
Slow down or better yet, stay home.?
I went through here not even 5 minutes before this ocurred. There was a lot of traffc that was coming from F St and also Broadway south from the Truckers Parade. There were also several people walking pets as is typical as I live nearby. Even in dark hours not long after sundown there are folks jogging, riding bikes, walkng pets etc. There are a few miscreants that come up from folks that like to use the park-n-ride as a campground. It was a risky part of the roads to try and cross as there as lighting is poor and the only stop sign is at Elk River Rd. People choosing to play Frogger there take a big risk.
?☃️?”Its them good old boys never meaning no harm.” Dukes of Hazzard.
“Beats all you ever saw, been in trouble with the law since the day they was born”
“Coot.. Coot.. Flash!”
People drive way too fast on that stretch of road. The road is narrow, and does not leave much space to miss someone walking or biking. I hope they catch the coward that drove off. Another boarder line human!!!
And even our drunk driving/texting laws are a sad sick joke. Got money? Drink and drive all you want!
i know a driver that works for a local beer distributer who has more than one dui and a restricted license and is still employed as a driver on the narrowest windiest roads, like shelter cove road and hwy 36…i think the laws are a joke
Where was Marci Kitchen last night?
Sad that they don’t Name the Names of the People involved… I Wonder if Someone I Know was Hurt? Or was Driving the Car… or the Truck… DRIVE SLOW PEOPLE, BE CAREFUL…
Not the best place to walk.almost as smart as riding a bike on kneeland.!