Brother and sister David and Dena Lara both involved in collisions this year, both made headlines

On November 24, Dena Lara car struck Tim Good of Mckinleyville. He died.

On May 5, this year David Lara was arrested for a hit and run for the death of Ralph Summers.


Dena Lara is David Lara's sister. In July 2008, Dena Lara was arrested for a DUI.

CHP Press Release:

On Friday, November 24 2017, at approximately 1803 hours, 33 year old Dena Lara of Blue Lake, CA was driving her 2012 Toyota Corolla northbound on SR-200 (North Bank Rd.), north of SR-299. Approximately 1/4 mile north of SR-299, Ms. Lara’s Corolla struck 43 year old Timothy Good of Mckinleyville, CA, who was walking along the east roadway edge of North Bank Rd. CHP and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. Mr. Good was subsequently transported to Mad River Community Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

CHP is continuing its investigation and impairment is not believed to have been a factor. Anyone with information related to this collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at 707-822-5981.

David Lara's case made headlines in May 2017. He was arrested on May 5 for the death of 49 year old Mckinleyville resident Ralph Pak Summers.

CHP Press Releases:

Update:

Humboldt CHP has recovered one of the vehicles involved which was a 1995 Ford Escort. Humboldt CHP arrested David J. Lara, DOB 08/04/1978, of Trinidad, for felony hit and run charges. Lara was taken into custody and was booked into the Humboldt County Jail early this morning. We have reason to believe a second vehicle was involved in this collision and is still outstanding. We are looking for a Dark Blue full sized pickup with undercarriage damage.

Update:

Through several investigative leads Humboldt CHP has discovered that the vehicle involved is possibly a Dark Blue full sized pickup truck with damage to the undercarriage and wheel wells. We have determined that there may have been multiple occupants in the suspect vehicle. If anyone has any information that may help identify the person or persons responsible for this collision please contact the Humboldt CHP Office at (707)822-5981 during business hours or the Humboldt Communications Center at (707)268-2000 after business hours.

Original Press Release:

On May 5, 2017, at approximately 12:40AM, CHP dispatch received calls of a possible deceased body in the roadway on northbound US-101 north of the McKinleyville Airport or south of Clam Beach. The Humboldt County Sheriff Department along with Fire and EMS personnel responded to assists and arrived on scene prior to CHP. The pedestrian was determined to be deceased. CHP closed the highway at 1:19 AM to facilitate the investigation. Evidence indicates that a male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling northbound. The involved vehicle then fled the scene. Evidence suggests the vehicle may have significant damage, particularly to the undercarriage and/or wheel wells. The highway was reopened at 2:27AM. The identity of the pedestrian will be released pending family notification by the Humboldt County Coroner's office. Anyone with information regarding the incident, specifically information related to the involved vehicle is requested to call the Humboldt Area CHP office at 707-822-5981. This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be provided as more details are acquired