Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 1:20 p.m., the Patrol Commander with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) had left the scene of an injury traffic collision at Sixth and H Streets when he observed a silver Mazda hatchback driving at a high rate of speed on the 1400 block of I Street. The Mazda made several unsafe lane changes and began traveling in the bicycle lane past vehicles for multiple blocks. The Mazda turned east on 7th Street and continued traveling at a high rate of speed while conducting unsafe lane changes.

The Commander and a Patrol Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver was slow to yield and continued driving for several blocks before eventually stopping near the intersection of Fifth and S Streets.

The driver was identified as 41-year-old Liesel Norman of Eureka. Norman was taken into custody for reckless driving.

A record’s check revealed Norman is currently on probation. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Norman was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges including reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics, and violation of probation.

EPD would like to remind motorists to drive safely and responsibly. Reckless driving behaviors, including unsafe lane changes, excessive speed, and failure to obey traffic laws, place everyone on the roadway at risk and will result in your arrest. Drivers are encouraged to remain attentive, follow all traffic regulations, and help keep Eureka’s streets safe for all road users.