UPDATE: The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of last Wednesday’s crash and notification has been made to next of kin. The bicyclist has been identified as 75-year-old Michael Eagan of Eureka.
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Previous Post: On 03/23/2022, at approximately 4:54 PM, Humboldt Area CHP received a report of a crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle at the intersection of Herrick Avenue and Elk River Road. Personnel from Eureka Police Department, Humboldt Bay Fire Department, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, City Ambulance of Eureka and California Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, CHP has determined that a 1994 Dodge Ram was being driven westbound on Herrick Avenue, approaching Elk River Road. A bicyclist, whose name is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was riding northbound on Elk River Road approaching Herrick Avenue. For reasons yet to be determined, the bicyclist entered the intersection, riding into the westbound lane of Herrick Avenue, and directly into the path of the Dodge. The bicyclist was struck by the front left of the Dodge, resulting in major injuries. The driver of the Dodge, 59 year old Tom Hull of Field’s Landing, remained on scene and cooperated with law enforcement’s investigation of the crash. Mr. Hull did not receive any injuries as a result of this crash. Unfortunately, due to the severity of the injuries, the bicyclist succumbed to their injuries on scene and was pronounced deceased by emergency medical personnel.
The California Highway Patrol extends its condolences to the family of the deceased, and thanks all responding agencies for their assistance in managing the scene. The CHP Humboldt Area office is continuing its investigation and asks anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any additional information related to the crash, to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.
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