California Highway Patrol release: 

On 11/01/2021, at approximately 2:12 AM, the CHP Humboldt Communication Center (HCC) received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash on US-101 Northbound, north of Fernbridge. Based on CHP’s preliminary investigation, it appears this crash occurred when Greg Campbell, of Sausalito, California, was walking within the lanes of US-101 Northbound and was struck by a 2021 Subaru sedan being driven by Josphat Muhia of Eureka. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and attempted to render aid to Mr. Campbell. However, due to the severity of his injuries, Mr. Campbell succumbed to those injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Impairment is not considered to be a factor in the driving of the vehicle. Impairment of Mr. Campbell is unknown at this time and is pending toxicology results by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.

The CHP is continuing to investigate this crash and asks anyone with information to contact the Humboldt Area CHP at (707)822-5981 or (707) 268-2000.