78 year old woman sustains major injuries in collision on F street today

EPD issued a press release about the vehicle -pedestrian collision today in the 3000 block of F Street.

EPD Press Release:

On January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:53 a.m., the Eureka Police Department (EPD), Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF), and City Ambulance responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in the 3000 block of F Street. 

The pedestrian, a 78-year-old female, sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Per standard protocol, personnel from EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Major/Fatal Injury Team responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. 

The following are the preliminary facts known at this time: • The pedestrian was walking westbound on the north sidewalk of Harris Street and entered the crosswalk to cross F Street. • A truck was traveling eastbound on Harris Street and turned northbound on F Street as the traffic signal turned green. • The truck collided with the pedestrian at a low speed. • Alcohol or drug impairment does not appear to be a factor in this collision. The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4300