Monday, September 23, 2024
Fortuna Resident Killed in 299 Crash
Posted By Kimberly Wear @kimberly_wear on Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 10:21 AM
A Fortuna resident was killed in a Saturday morning crash on State Route 299 that left another man with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
In a news release, the CHP states the accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. east of Essex Lane when the driver of a Jeep traveling eastbound was reportedly unable to navigate a curve and entered the westbound lanes, colliding head-on with a Ram truck.
The driver of the Jeep, whose identity was not immediately released, was declared dead at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to the CHP. The other driver, a 75-year-old Willow Creek resident who was transported to Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, was also wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for approximately three and a half hours following the crash. The release on Sunday states it was unknown at the time if drugs or alcohol were a factor.
The incident is under investigation by the CHP.
In a news release, the CHP states the accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. east of Essex Lane when the driver of a Jeep traveling eastbound was reportedly unable to navigate a curve and entered the westbound lanes, colliding head-on with a Ram truck.
The driver of the Jeep, whose identity was not immediately released, was declared dead at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to the CHP. The other driver, a 75-year-old Willow Creek resident who was transported to Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, was also wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for approximately three and a half hours following the crash. The release on Sunday states it was unknown at the time if drugs or alcohol were a factor.
The incident is under investigation by the CHP.
Speaking of...
-
Humboldt Folklife Draws a Crowd
Jul 23, 2024 -
Eureka Man Killed in SoHum Crash
Jul 1, 2024 -
One Killed, Another Injured in 101 Crash
Apr 2, 2024 - More »
Readers also liked…
About The Author
Kimberly Wear
Bio:
Kimberly Wear is the assistant editor of the North Coast Journal.
Kimberly Wear is the assistant editor of the North Coast Journal.
