Scanner traffic preceding the crash in Eureka described a “New Life Service” Van that was possibly stolen in the Fortuna area. It was reportedly traveling on Highway 101 in the south Eureka area minutes before the collision. Whether or not this was the vehicle involved in the crash has not yet been officially confirmed.

Emergency personnel are responding to a major traffic accident at Broadway and Washington in Eureka. One fatality has been confirmed, according to scanner traffic. Highway 101 is closed in both directions. Please avoid the area if possible.

We’ll update here when we know more. 

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Eureka Traffic Collision Update on Conditions: Fire is knocked down. A second ambulance is being requested code 3 to the scene. One fatality has been confirmed. EPD is calling out detectives for a fatal crash investigation. The coroner has also been requested. A mutual aid engine from Arcata is responding to Eureka to cover the response area as all HBF units are committed on the incident. CHP and Fortuna PD units are assisting with traffic control. Traffic on Broadway is likely to be impacted for an extended period of time.

Eureka Traffic Collision w/ Extrication and Fire: Broadway and W Washington at Fiesta Cafe for a report of a traffic collision with one subject trapped in a vehicle which is on fire. EPD is on scene confirming one entrapment requiring extrication. Three vehicles are now fully involved with the structure threatened. HBF upgrading to extrication response and structure fire response. EPD is reporting at least one possible fatality. Traffic is being diverted off of Broadway. Avoid the area.