32-Year-Old Fortuna Man Dead in Broadway Crash Last Week
First responders grimly processing the horrific traffic accident on November 3. [Photo by Mark McKenna]
On November 3, 2022, at about 12:55 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Broadway for the report of a collision involving two vehicles. The driver of the involved truck was reported to be uninjured while the status of the driver of the sedan was unknown.
Once on scene, and with the assistance of Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance, it was determined that the driver of the sedan was deceased due to injuries sustained during the collision. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Coroner responded to the scene while the investigation continued.
Next of kin has been notified and the driver has been identified as 32-year-old Aldo Emmanuel Zaragoza of Fortuna.
Based on the initial investigation, it appears Zaragoza was traveling southbound on Broadway prior to the collision. For unknown reasons Zaragoza veered across the center turn lane and into northbound oncoming traffic, colliding with the truck. It does not appear drugs or alcohol played a factor in this collision. This is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Sollom at [email protected] or (707) 441-4060.
Earlier: Major Injury Traffic Accident with Extrication on Broadway
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Please no more pictures of Mr. Zaragoza’s vehicle. Out of respect for his family and friends this accident should not receive any more coverage. My he RIP and God Bless his family.
Martin…this is a news site. We report news. If people don’t want to see the news, they shouldn’t come here.
Yes, it is news, but it is OLD! You can print the news but there is no need to keep showing the vehicle. I am surprised that I have 6 red thumbs down on what I thought was an appropriate comment.
We differ on opinion on what’s part of news, Martin.
We sure do! You like blood and guts, and I don’t! You could have written the article without the vehicle picture.
Martin, I don’t know what picture you are viewing, but, in the one I see, there are a number of first responders who have to go home to families and act normal after dealing with images that most of us never see. I don’t see any blood or guts.
Kym, just how long do you plan to keep me on moderation?
The usual time is three months from the last offense.
The last offense? Sounds like I killed someone. Guess I won’t be out of jail till January. I have noticed other commentors using filthy words to describe something and nothing happens to them. I have come to a point where I just can’t stand you!
Martin, as soon as you learned I was a grower, you couldn’t stand me. As to filthy words, you and other readers can say fuck and shit on this website, it’s an adult site. You can’t however break the rules, a link to which is clearly listed in the comment box under each article. No one is treating you more harshly than other commenters. You just don’t like it when you are treated the same.
The last time you insulted another commenter was on 10/26 at 9:42 am. So on Jan 26, you’ll be off.
That is a big SHIT!
Martin, you don’t have to be here. And you are welcome to create your own website with your own rules.
Was the other driver in the number 1 lane? Is he in the hospital?
I don’t know what lane. But the press release stated, “ The driver of the involved truck was reported to be uninjured.” I believe EPD would have stated that s/he was injured if they were.
The other driver was in the number 2 lane, nearest the cliff.
Exactly!!
You also like the gore of traffic accidents I see. You know the story is old and it is time to put it to rest!
Thank you Martin
Kym, would you please post my comment about this accident. Thanks.
So very sorry to the Zaragoza family. And all his friends as well. My heart breaks for you all. May he Rest In Peace.
Very sorry about the tragic event. May the family have fond memories. Thank you Kym. As Spiro Agnew said,” don’t let the nabobs of negativity” get ya down.