Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Arcata

CHP Watch reports that a pedestrian was killed on Highway 101 in Arcata Sunday evening. According to dispatchers, the victim was wearing dark clothing and standing in the highway’s center divider near the Giuntoli Lane exit. Emergency personnel responded to the scene where the driver involved in the incident reported having chest pains. 

We will update when more information becomes available. —AG


8:54 p.m.
[11] [Appended, 21:01:45] [1] MALE IN DARK CLOTHING STANDING IN CD
8:54 p.m.
[13] [Appended, 21:01:45] [3] 1125
8:55 p.m.
[14] [Appended, 21:01:45] [4] IN BTWN #1/#2 LN
8:57 p.m.
Unit Assigned
8:57 p.m.
[16] [Appended, 21:01:45] [6] PED HIT
8:57 p.m.
Unit Enroute
8:58 p.m.
[17] [Appended, 21:01:45] [7] 1039 TO CAL FIRE
9 p.m.
[7] DRIVER OF VEH IS HAVING CHEST PAINS
9:02 p.m.
Unit At Scene
9:02 p.m.
Unit Enroute
9:02 p.m.
Unit Assigned

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