Eastbound Lane of Hwy 299 Blocked After Traffic Collision Leaves Occupants Fighting Mad

Monday, 6 November 2023, 12:57 pm Lisa Music 5 comments

CHP officers are responding to a solo traffic collision on Highway 299 just east of Burnt Ranch around 12:30 p.m. on November 6.

According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page, the collision was reported at 12:10 p.m. The log states that the vehicle was partially blocking the eastbound lane and that some of the occupants of the vehicle were outside the vehicle engaged in a physical altercation. Approximately 20 minutes after the altercation was reported, emergency dispatcher relayed that the parties were separated.

An ambulance is en route from the Burnt Ranch area, while CHP is en route from Humboldt County.

Further information indicates a second vehicle may have been involved and fled the scene.

Caltrans QuickMap states that due to the crash, one-way traffic has been implemented 1.1 miles east of Hennessey Road to Road 435. Please avoid the area if possible.

[Screenshot of the Caltrans QuickMap ]

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.