Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On May 19th, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the intersection of Fairfield Street and W. Henderson Street for the report of a traffic collision involving multiple vehicles.

Upon arrival, Officers located four involved vehicles, including a gold Nissan Altima and a blue BMW sedan.

The driver of the Nissan was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with suspected moderate injuries. A passenger in the BMW also sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the BMW was identified as Landon Zachary, 18 years old of Eureka. Zachary was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance and was later taken into custody for felony reckless driving causing injury.

The investigation revealed that the BMW was traveling southbound on Fairfield Street approaching W. Henderson Street at a high rate of speed. Video footage showed the BMW failing to stop at the posted stop sign before colliding with the Nissan and two parked vehicles.

In total, four vehicles were involved in the collision. At this time drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a contributing factor to the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Eureka Police Department at (707) 441-4300.