Driver of Toyota Tacoma in Early Morning Collision on Henderson, Arrested

This is a press release from the Eureka Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

[Photo by Mark McKenna]

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 8:36 a.m., Eureka Police Department Officers along with personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire, were dispatched to the report of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Henderson and K Streets in Eureka.The investigation revealed a Ford Bronco was traveling on Henderson Street when a Toyota Tacoma failed to stop at the posted stop sign on K Street and collided with the Bronco. The Bronco then left the roadway and came to rest in the yard of a residence adjacent to the intersection. The driver of the Tacoma suffered minor injuries and the driver of the Bronco suffered moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital by City Ambulance. The residence and landscaping suffered some damage but no injuries were sustained inside the residence.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the Tacoma, Henry Zaragoza (20 years old from Eureka), was arrested for Felony Driving Under of the Influence and Driving on a Suspended License. Zaragoza was transported and booked at the Humboldt County Jail.

Earlier: [Updated] Jaws of Life Requested for Two-Vehicle Collision on Henderson