Ashley Madonia dies in hit and run, EPD looking for "possible suspect vehicles"

On December 15, 2019 at about 8:19 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Broadway for the report of a vehicle vs pedestrian collision that had just occurred.

It was reported that possibly two vehicles hit the pedestrian and continued north on Broadway without stopping.   Officers located the female pedestrian in the roadway and immediately began life saving efforts until Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance arrived on scene.  The female was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  The next of kin has been notified and the victim has been identified as Ashley Madonia (36 of Eureka).

Based on the initial investigation, it appears Madonia was crossing Broadway outside of the crosswalk just south of 14th Street when she was hit.  Witnesses stated that possibly two vehicles hit Madonia.

The possible suspect vehicles are described as a white newer model lifted Chevrolet Silverado and a grey or silver mid 2000’s model four door sedan. 

January 8 update:

On December 15, 2019, detectives with the Eureka Police Department began investigating a fatal hit and run pedestrian collision that occurred at the 1400 block of Broadway. 

Based on evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, we have updated the descriptions of the two involved vehicles. 

Vehicle 1: 1994-1999 Chevrolet 2500 or 3500 pickup, white with dark lower color panel. Vehicle 2: unknown make/model/year, two door, dark colored small pickup. 

This is an active investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Detective Amber Cosetti at acosetti@ci.eureka.ca.gov or (707) 441-4315.