Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:53 a.m., the Eureka Police Department (EPD), Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF), and City Ambulance responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in the 3000 block of F Street.

The pedestrian, a 78-year-old female, sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Per standard protocol, personnel from EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Major/Fatal Injury Team responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The following are the preliminary facts known at this time:

• The pedestrian was walking westbound on the north sidewalk of Harris Street and entered the crosswalk to cross F Street.
• A truck was traveling eastbound on Harris Street and turned northbound on F Street as the traffic signal turned green.
• The truck collided with the pedestrian at a low speed.
• Alcohol or drug impairment does not appear to be a factor in this collision.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4300.