On August 9, 2024, at approximately 8:36 a.m., Eureka Police Department
Officers along with personnel from Humboldt Bay Fire, were dispatched to
the report of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Henderson and
K Streets in Eureka.
The investigation revealed a Ford Bronco was traveling on Henderson
Street when a Toyota Tacoma failed to stop at the posted stop sign on K
Street and collided with the Bronco. The Bronco then left the roadway and
came to rest in the yard of a residence adjacent to the intersection. The
driver of the Tacoma suffered minor injuries and the driver of the Bronco
suffered moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital by City
Ambulance. The residence and landscaping suffered some damage but no
injuries were sustained inside the residence.
As a result of the investigation, the driver of the Tacoma, Henry Zaragoza
(20 years old from Eureka), was arrested for Felony Driving Under of the
Influence and Driving on a Suspended License. Zaragoza was transported
and booked at the Humboldt County Jail.
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