21-Year-Old Dies in Arcata Crash
Press release from the CHP:
On February 24, 2023, at approximately 5:59 A.M., a solo vehicle fatal traffic crash occurred on US-101 southbound, south of the West End Road under-crossing in Arcata. A 2001 Toyota Sequoia was traveling southbound on US-101 when it suddenly traveled off the west edge of the road, overturned and came to rest down the embankment. The driver, 21 year old Makayla Bernald of Blue Lake, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
Alcohol and/or drug impairment are not considered to be a factor in this crash. The #2 southbound lane of US-101 at the scene was closed for several hours as this crash was investigated.
The California Highway Patrol extends its condolences to the family and thanks all responding agencies for their assistance in managing the scene. The CHP Humboldt Area office is continuing its investigation and asks anyone who may have additional information to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.
Earlier: Serious Traffic Accident On Highway 101 Near West End Road Early This Morning
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The family has a GoFundMe set up which can be found here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/makayla-bernald?qid=f3bf166e7640aa92892205709636f2b1
Far too young. 🙁
Tragic
My condolences to the family, very tragic.
From one lefty pitcher to another…your dedication, commitment and work ethic did not go unnoticed. Our condolences to the family – we will see you again, on the diamond in the sky! RIP Boo!
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Wut happened to cause to driver to fly off the freeway? I hope it wasn’t another stroke or heart attack mid/flight again. This is my big concern now. Keep your head on a swivel while driving folks.
Have you looked at the roads lately???
Snow
Considering it was 6am and probably in the mid 30°’s the morning after a major snow storm, I’d venture to guess she hit a patch of ice on the road. It’s very sad. RIP young Miss! My condolences to the family of this young lady.
My condolences to Makayla Bernalds family and friends. May she RIP. God bless.