File photo: Ryan Burns.

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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On February 13, 2026, at approximately 4:17 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the intersection of W. Wabash Avenue and Broadway following a report of an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers located the involved vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As standard protocol, personnel from EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Major Injury Team responded to conduct the investigation. During the investigation, several witnesses were contacted.

The following are the current facts known about the collision:

  • The 83-year-old, male pedestrian was crossing westbound across Broadway within the marked pedestrian crosswalk.
  • The RV was turning northbound onto Broadway from W. Wabash Avenue.
  • The RV collided with the pedestrian prior to the pedestrian reaching the double yellow line designating the turn lane for Broadway.
  • Preliminary investigation indicates the collision was caused by the driver of the RV failing to yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk while turning.
  • Alcohol or impairment do not appear to be factors in the collision.
  • The victim had a dog with him at the time of the collision. Animal Control has confirmed the dog is alive and is with associates of the decedent.

This incident remains under active investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist investigators is urged to contact EPDs Criminal Investigations Unit at (707) 441-4300.