Fatal Crash Over the Bank on Hwy 299
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Just before 1 p.m., a vehicle was seen on its roof against a culvert over a steep embankment near mile marker 32 on Hwy 299 about five miles west of Willow Creek.
Emergency personnel requested rappelling gear and an air ambulance. But REACH 18 declined due to weather.
At 1:27 p.m., emergency personnel reported that the occupant was deceased. The Coroner’s Office was requested, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.
Dispatchers sent Salyer Fire and Blue Lake Fire to the incident.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 4:52 p.m.: Caltrans Workers Located Fatal Crash Today
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I hate these reports.
I have a 25 yesr old son who is lax at keeping in touch. I have the mind of a mom, so I always wonder if it’s him.
Sending prayers for the friends & family of the deceased.
I live in another state now and have family there.I understand your concern and certainly pray for your son’s safety and feel concern and sorrow for who ever this persons family is.
My son is about to be 26 in 2 days, I that is right where my head went first when reading this. First thing I do is text him and I never get an immediate response which makes me even more anxious. These stories make me so sad, condolences to the family.
Jeri, Roxann and Anna, it will always be this way. I don’t understand why our grown men children can’t understand why? I’m hoping when mine become fathers, they’ll finally get it!?
Oh my gosh, me too! My heart always does an awful little flutter😳
Does anyone know what kind of vehicle it was??
Prayers for the family who lost a loved one today.
It was a maroon SUV
Highway 299 adds another victim to its list. I am very sorry the person was found deceased. May they RIP. Condolences to the family and friends. Thank you Salyer and Blue Lake Fire.
My condolences to the family I hope they were notified before this story hit they usually try to do that I would hope that was the case that happens a lot on all different highways due to many different elements again I’m sorry for your loss
That road needs more guardrails.
I drove past as they were mid rescue. Thr crash was so bad thr gaurd rail was gone. They were lucky to be found. Unfortunately too late.
Prayers for the family.
It was a maroon Dodge??
Rip tyson you didn’t deserve that one untill I see you again brother
Any news on the identity of the person?
He was my Cousin our family was notified . I grew up with him since he was a baby. He grew up into such an amazing young man this is a unfathomable tragedy. I miss u so much bub.