UPDATE, MONDAY MORNING: From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of the fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on Walnut Dr. Dec. 31, 2017 as 17-year-old Elias Silva.

The California Highway Patrol is the investigating agency on this case. Please contact the CHP with case related questions or information.

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From the California Highway Patrol:

At approximately 11:29 p.m., Darlene Nancy Johannsen, age 60, of Eureka was driving her 2000 Honda CRV southbound on Walnut Drive, South of Hurst Road at approximately 40 miles per hour. A teenage juvenile pedestrian, of Eureka was running in an easterly direction from the west, residentially lined road onto Walnut Drive.

At the time of the collision the roadways were wet and the visibility was limited to approximately 800 feet due to the fog. For reasons still under investigation, the juvenile ran out into the direct path of the Honda. The juvenile initially collided with the right front of the Honda and then the west raised curb.

Johannsen remained at the scene, called 911 and blocked the roadway to protect the juvenile. The City Ambulance of Eureka responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to St. Joseph Hospital for medical treatment. At the hospital the juvenile succumbed to his injuries. DUI is not a factor.

The California Highway Patrol - Humboldt Area responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. Personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire Department, and City Ambulance also responded to the scene.

Anyone with information related to this collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.