[UPDATE 9:38 a.m.] Fatal Crash Snarls Traffic on Highway 299 Near Blue Lake
A tragic collision on Highway 299 near the Blue Lake Boulevard offramp has resulted in at least one fatality and a traffic mess this at about 7:32 a.m. Reportedly, a blue Dodge pickup and a teal Jeep SUV crashed head on, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.
One 74-year-old male patient was taken to the hospital with reportedly non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses described one of the vehicles as “crushed,” and both westbound lanes of the highway are currently blocked.
Tow trucks have been requested for both vehicles, with J and M Towing en route to the scene. Drivers should expect delays in the area.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 9:38 a.m.: According to Caltrans, “Route 299 is OPEN to one-way controlled traffic, west of Blue Lake from Glendale Drive to Essex Lane in Humboldt County (PM 2.9-4) due to a traffic collision.” There is a full closure on westbound 299. But traffic is being diverted and traveling on back streets.
A still from a video by Jess Parker shows the foggy crash scene this morning.
UPDATE: CHP Releases Info on this Morning’s Fatal Crash West of Blue Lake
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Sent you a video
Thank you.
I drove by this morning, wreck wasn’t near the ramp at all. It was at the bend where people grab the wood down the hill. It appeared to look like the jeep blew the bend eastbound into oncoming traffic and struck the blue Chevy. The skid marks kinda gave it away. Jeep was pancaked
>”It was at the bend where people grab the wood down the hill.”
Translation: A little west of the Glendale exit(s).
I live off the 299…crazy drivers – trying to get back a few minutes they had to wait at the signal (n. fork bridge) or at one of the flagger stops…relax folks you’re going to get there…or not!
It’s Caltrans fault. I smell a lawsuit. Bright idea for Caltrans, how about finishing one project (especially on the same road) before you start another? Maybe tie promotion/retirement to how many projects you canceled and how much money you cut from the budget? Most of Caltrans road delays are little more than make work projects.
>”… little more than make work projects.”
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IMHO: Payback for the campaign donations.
We’re there any pets onboard?
I did not hear of any but I did not catch the original broadcast.
Any pets onboard?
No pets on board that I saw. I was one of the first people there after it happened and about 10min before sheriff arrived. Solo driver in both vehicles.
Thank you for your response.
I hope you are going to be ok with what you stumbled upon. Healing vibes to you and the accident victims. Lighting a candle, much love.