Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 1:54 pm, Officers from Eureka Police Department responded to a single vehicle rollover collision at I/Henderson Streets.

Upon arrival, officers extricated the driver and began life-saving efforts. Humboldt Bay Fire took over life-saving efforts and the driver was transported to a nearby hospital. However, at the hospital, the driver was declared deceased.

Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears the driver suffered a medical emergency prior to the collision which ultimately resulted in their death.

[CLARIFICATION: Eureka Police Department spokesperson Laura Montagna tells the Outpost that the cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy.]

A member of EPD’s Major Injury/Fatal Traffic Investigations Team, EPD Detectives, and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene to conduct the investigation.

The decedent has been identified and the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office is working to notify next of kin.

This is an active investigation and EPD is asking witness to contact Officer Mark Sheldon at 707-441-4060.

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