Collision in Willow Creek
A devastating incident occurred this morning around 9:18 AM near Old 3 Creeks Road in Willow Creek, situated in Humboldt County. The tragic event unfolded as a fatal collision, resulting in the overturning of one vehicle, with emergency services mobilizing swiftly to the scene.
Initial reports from February 15, 2024, reveal that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was alerted to the collision involving a pickup truck. The truck veered off the roadway, crashing into an embankment before flipping over. Upon impact, the vehicle collided with rocks before finally coming to a halt.
Despite the prompt arrival of first responders, assessing the situation proved challenging due to the precarious position of the overturned pickup truck. Visibility into the vehicle from the roadway was severely limited at the time of the initial report.
Both the CHP and additional emergency personnel endeavored to reach the scene and conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. As of the latest update, a fatality has been confirmed. However, further details regarding the occupants of the vehicle and the circumstances leading to the collision are still under investigation.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HSO) has been notified and is collaborating with the CHP to gather pertinent information and manage the aftermath of the accident.
The circumstances surrounding the collision, as well as the events leading up to it, remain subject to investigation. The CHP is diligently working to collect more information about this tragic incident near Old 3 Creeks Road. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to step forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
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