Driver Reportedly Fleeing from Scene of Three Vehicle Collision on Broadway

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What was originally reported as a non-injury traffic collision on the northbound lanes of Broadway across from In and Out Burger around 2:45 p.m. on December 8, is now being reported as an injury collision with a possible fleeing driver.

The initial call reported that three vehicles had collided in northbound lanes with no injuries. However, as emergency personnel were responding to the scene, a caller reported that one of the drivers had fled on foot from the scene. The fleeing driver was described as a white female with black hair headed “down Broadway”.

According to the dispatcher, the reporting party was chasing the hit and run subject while on the phone with emergency personnel.

During that time, first responders on the scene requested an ambulance code 2 for female involved in the collision with chest pains.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can. 

Update 3:10 p.m.: The Caltrans QuickMap is showing that northbound traffic is heavily impacted with slow moving traffic from Bayshore Mall to Vigo Street on Broadway.

Scanner traffic indicates an officer is out with a female suspect. It is unclear at this time if this is the fleeing driver.

Tow trucks have been requested for the damaged vehicles.

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Image from Caltrans QuickMap camera at Vigo Street

 

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c u 2morrowD
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1 year ago

fled the scene, what does that tell us ?

Farce
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Farce
1 year ago
Reply to  c u 2morrow

That the Marci Kitchen effect is well-known. Run first, then lie lie lie

lol
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lol
1 year ago
Reply to  Farce

Yep, eery drunk driver in our area learned from Marcy Kitchens story that you run first.

Brian
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Brian
1 year ago
Reply to  Farce

She got away with it all and the one girl who did a hit and run killed the dude on the bike in mckinleyville is out now too

Timb0D
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1 year ago
Reply to  Brian

Marci was jailed for 8 years, no? Did they let her out early. She killed her own child!

Steve Koch
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Steve Koch
1 year ago
Reply to  Timb0
Jelly roll
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Jelly roll
1 year ago
Reply to  c u 2morrow

The driver chose to dutifully follow standard protocol for such situations in Humboldt County.

Giant Squirrel
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Giant Squirrel
1 year ago
Reply to  c u 2morrow

Well if they don’t have a chance starting…

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Lost Croat OutburstD
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Lost Croat Outburst
1 year ago
Reply to  c u 2morrow

She did a “Hawley” or a “zoomie”. In this case, it suggests criminal behavior beyond hit-and-run. Speeding, texting, intoxication, other distracted driving, come to mind.

Timb0D
Member
1 year ago

A close call in 1992 put an end to my drinking. 30+ years, and not even a drop. If you’re still drinking, please don’t get behind the wheel for any reason.

Memy selfandI
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Memy selfandI
1 year ago
Reply to  Timb0

Good for you! Nice of you to share that. My real name is Old and Weary,LOL.

Car Lover
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Car Lover
1 year ago

I was on West Hawthorne when she went past me on Broadway. She must have been doing 70mph.

Dogbiter
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Dogbiter
1 year ago
Reply to  Car Lover

I’m assuming she was driving, prior to the crash. If she was fleeing on foot after the crash…..that babe b movin’ out smartly!

Humboldt
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Humboldt
1 year ago

It’s after 4:20 here…and I just read this and laughed.
I know it’s serious, but the idea of a crackhead running from an accident in Eureka just made me laugh.
Rather typical.

Name*
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Name*
1 year ago
Reply to  Humboldt

Does anybody still smoke crack up here? I figured there’s not enough actual cocaine in the mix anymore to make crack.