Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On January 23, 2025, at about 9:51 p.m., officers from the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the report of a vehicle vs pedestrian traffic collision that occurred near the intersection of Broadway at Tomlinson Streets in Eureka.

Officers arrived on scene and located the involved pedestrian laying along the side of the roadway unresponsive and with significant injuries. Officers started CPR and continued lifesaving attempts until medical personnel arrived on scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased.

A member of EPD’s Major Injury/Fatal Traffic Investigation Team responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Additionally, an EPD Detective and an EPD Evidence Technician responded to assist with the collecting of statements and evidence. The initial investigation indicates weather (fog) and the pedestrian’s actions (walking across Broadway in dark clothing, outside of a cross walk) are believed to be contributing factors causing the collision.

The driver that initially struck the pedestrian stopped and was on scene when officers arrived. The driver is fully cooperating with the investigation and there are no indications that drugs or alcohol played a factor in this collision.

The investigation has revealed that two other vehicles likely struck the pedestrian following the initial collision, after they were already down on the roadway. These vehicles were not located at the scene. EPD would like to speak to the drivers of these vehicles and ask they contact the department.

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 if anyone witnessed the collision to please contact Officer Jeremy Sollom at 707-441-4060 ext. 1315, or our Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4300.