Traffic Collision Causes Injuries on Old Arcata Road as Ambulance En Route

AI SUMMARY: At 17:35, the California Highway Patrol Dispatch logged a traffic collision on 1735 Old Arcata Rd involving a juvenile hit by a vehicle. By 15:01, emergency services were dispatched to the scene. At 15:02, it was noted that a child sustained injuries. Subsequently, at 15:05, the officers indicated that they had 1039 (changed status) with the APD (Arcata Police Department) and that they were approximately 1020 (on scene or engaged in the incident).

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3:01 p.m.
[3] JUV HIT BY VEH
3:02 p.m.
[5] CHILD INJ
3:05 p.m.
[19] 1039 APD, 1020 WAS APPROX
3:11 p.m.
[24] 1039 APD

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