[Updated] Man Hit by Pickup Near Eureka WinCo, HCSO Vehicle Also Struck

A man struck by a pickup while crossing the street was transported to a nearby hospital. [Photo by Mark McKenna]

A man was struck by a vehicle and left unresponsive on West Harris Street in Eureka today around 12:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m. A Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was also hit by a motorist while directing traffic at the scene.

The collision occurred near WinCo Foods. The victim, a male believed to be in his 40s, was reported to be unresponsive when emergency personnel arrived. Redheaded Blackbelt photojournalist, Mark McKenna states the man was transported by ambulance and was reported to have only minor injuries.

Witnesses on scene told McKenna that a grey Nissan Frontier struck the man as he was attempting to cross the street.

[Photo by Mark McKenna]

While Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted with diverting traffic at the West Harris Street and Ocean Avenue intersection, a motorist struck a patrol vehicle.

Both lanes of West Harris are closed at Ocean.

Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.

Note: This article has been updated after publication to correct two errors. The original version implied that both a vehicle and a law enforcement officer was struck. Only the patrol vehicle was struck. Additionally, the original article stated an EPD vehicle was struck. EPD clarified, and HCSO confirmed, the patrol vehicle struck belonged to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office who was assisting with traffic control. We apologize for any confusion.