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UPDATE:

This press release originally listed the rider of the motorcycle, and the deceased person, as Charles Roybal III. It has now been determined that the identification located with the rider had been stolen.

At approximately 825 PM, the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office provided confirmation to CHP that 33-year-old Dustin Maurice Finson was the person killed in this collision. 

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From the California Highway Patrol:

On May 2, 2018, at approximately 241 PM, CHP Officers responded to Broadway St. (US-101) at Highland Ave, for a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.  Upon CHP arrival, it was determined that a 2006 Toyota Solara, driven by 29 year old Samantha Hanna of Eureka, had attempted to turn south on Broadway St. from westbound Highland Ave.  39 year old Charles Roybal III, of Eureka, 33-year-old Dustin Maurice Finson was riding his 2002 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Broadway St., in the #1 lane (left lane).   As the Toyota crossed the northbound lanes of Broadway St., Mr. Roybal Finson laid his motorcycle down on its side in an attempt to avoid a direct collision with the Toyota.  However, Mr. Roybal Finson and the motorcycle slid into the side of the Toyota and he sustained major injuries as a result of the collision.  Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and provided aid to Mr. Roybal Finson. Unfortunately, Mr. Roybal Finson succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.  Neither Samantha Hanna, nor any of her four passengers, sustained any injuries as a result of the collision. 

Notification to next of kin was made by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office. It is unknown whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor and the CHP is continuing its investigation into the cause of the collision.

Anyone with information related to this collision is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981 or 707-268-2000.