Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on Old Arcata Road Involves Suspected Impairment, According to APD
This is a press release from the Arcata Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On Friday June 7, 2024, at 2:19am, The Arcata Police Department responded to a single vehicle fatal traffic collision in the 1800 block of Old Arcata Road. A silver Toyota minivan was traveling southbound on Old Arcata Road and left the roadway at a high rate of speed. The van traveled across Jacoby Creek Road striking multiple traffic features and a power pole, which resulted in a loss of power to the area. The van struck the Bayside Grange and became lodged inside.
The driver, who was the only occupant of the van, was rescued from the vehicle by arriving officers. Life saving efforts were attempted, but the driver succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical staff at the scene. The release of the driver’s identity is pending notification of next of kin. Drugs and alcohol are considered a factor in this collision.
As of the time of this press release, efforts to safely extricate the vehicle from the structure are under way.
The Arcata Police Department requests anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the APD Investigations Unit at 707-822-2424.
Earlier: Fatal Crash at Old Arcata and Jacoby Creek Roads Early This Morning
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Given that we have an ex-president who does not respect the rule of law, and will most likely be elected our next president, can we expect our quasi adapted community such as teenagers, irrational persons, or the criminally prone to conform to the rule of law?
Are you joking?
What a lame comment to make on this article.
Plus, you obviously aren’t paying attention to the train wreck that is the Biden family at large.
I feel sorry for the grange, neat building …
Yes there’s Hunter with legal issues. Then there’s President Bidens other son who, oh wait died of CANCER. and then the investigations which found nothing.
yeah that is so similar to being CONVICTED of 34 FELONIES and still more charges.
Frank, dear, the discussion was on impaired driving, not on your political obsessions. Do try to stay on point.
The saying I’m thinking of is to lead by example.
We don’t need to rile up our political divisions to make a statement about ethics or morality- there are many local examples we can use or we can choose to encourage better behavior locally. This person has paid the ultimate penalty so it’s not needed to scold them further….I hope their loved ones find peace
Yes, we can. I feel sorry for anyone who looks to you as an example.
Wow. Usually it’s the trumpets that are quick to politicize a tragedy. Way to surrender the moral high ground?
Politicize everything!
The fact that you can’t distinguish the irrelevance of your comment, AND that the Dems AND Repubs don’t gaf about “We the Ppl”, is concerning.
Quit watching mainstream media and do some RESEARCH!!
Someone lost their life, and you go political. How crass.
I am still very sorry that the driver lost their life. I had considered drugs or alcohol. My most sincere condolences to the driver’s family and friends. May the driver RIP. Please folks don’t let his death from drugs or alcohol be held against the driver but use it as example for yourself and family as what NOT to do if you are going to drive. It is my sincere hope that the driver’s death will prove to save some lives.