Fatal Crash on Highway 299 Claims the Lives of Two
Crash on Hwy 299. [Photo from a reader]
On the afternoon of Thursday, April 20, 2023, the CHP- Humboldt Area office responded to a fatal traffic crash on SR–299, west of Lord Ellis Summit, that resulted in the tragic death of two occupants.
A preliminary investigation revealed that at 12:39 PM, Derek Clayton McIntosh of Kneeland was driving a white Ford F–550 Ford service truck westbound on SR-299, west of Lord Ellis Summit. A 21-year-old female from McKinleyville was driving a gray Hyundai Tucson eastbound on SR 299 toward Lord Ellis Summit. The Ford and the Hyundai collided head-on, causing the Hyundai to then collide into an eastbound 2020 Kenworth semi-truck trailer driven by Ryan James Noland of Shasta Lake. The Ford and the Hyundai came to rest blocking SR-299. The female driver of the Hyundai and her passenger, a 30-year-old female from McKinleyville, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounce deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and the driver of the Kenworth was an injured.
The CHP Humboldt Area office is investigating this traffic crash. DUI is not believed to be a factor, and all occupants were wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash. As SR-299 at the crash scene was closed for two hours while the scene was investigated.
Thank you to the many agencies who assisted with this incident including Caltrans, Blue Lake Fire Department, Arcata-Mad River Ambulance, the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office, and the Yurok Tribal Police Department.
The names of the deceased are being withheld at this time and may be released at a later date in an updated press release.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of these two young lives lost as a result of this tragic incident.
Earlier:
- [Update: Photo] Head-On Collision Closes Highway 299 in Both Directions
- HCSO Grieves a Young Employee Who Died in Yesterday’s Crash on 299 – Redheaded Blackbelt (kymkemp.com)
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So sad.
This is so very sad. Prayers for these girls families and loved ones.
A very sad scene. I am so sorry that the two women perished in this accident. May they RIP. Condolences to their families and friends
Prayers for all. If these beautiful souls were your family or friend. Please look to http://www.griefshare.org. It will help comfort you in these tough times.
This is a strange press release from the CHP. Don’t they usually give a brief description about what happened? Or is that only Sheriff’s office?
Read it again.
Read it. Meeting head on does not say what happened to have cars meet head on. Or at least is not said as usual “for unknown reason.”
It’s under investigation. It was not clear to them who went over the center line. They have to investigate and figure out where the collision began- not always so easy as vehicles move a lot after impact. I have driven over the center line a couple times on that road. Going too fast for a curve and that sinking feeling of screwing up bad….I was lucky nobody was there. I think many of us have done that on 299 and it made us much more careful. I’m very sorry these folks -whoever went over the line- were not so lucky. It’s a tough road…
You a very correct. It does not say how they managed to meet head on. I believe this could only have happened if one or the other vehicles involved was over the center line.
Try reading it.
unfortunately this happens multiple times a day. It’s been almost 3 years since I have seen cops pull people over for speeding. Mostly everyone is doing 10+ MPH over the speed limit.
You should drive 101 in South Leggett. I seldom go through there without seeing someone stopped.
That’s a tricky spot because even if you are going the speed limit the downhill causes you to go faster. Yep, CHP staking there a lot. Agree with Kacey, though, everybody is speeding. Especially worrisome on the windy two lanes.